Denes Ivan Karabatich was charged with one count each of damaging property, obstructing public officers and possession of housebreaking instruments to commit offence and trespass.
Appearing in the dock with a book in hand, Mr Karabatich continued to quote from it while interrupting Magistrate Stephen Wilson.
"This court is not a court of law," he said. "The Supreme Court has ruled otherwise," Magistrate Wilson said.
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READ NOWRepeatedly Mr Karabatich stated it was not a court of law.
"I am not going to argue. I am not interested," Magistrate Wilson said.
Magistrate Wilson asked if Mr Karabatich wanted to enter a plea.
"I enter no plea, you're not a court of law," he said. "Constitutionally you're not and the people of Australia are sovereign as in the case of Noel & Clifford 1904."
"This court is null and void."
Magistrate Wilson adjourned the matter for a trial allocation date.
"You�ll have to go into custody until bail can be signed," he said.
"You are in contempt of court," Mr Karabatich said.