David Heilpern
David Heilpern is a respected scientist and former magistrate who has served as the dean of law at Southern Cross University. He is known for his strong stance on environmental issues and has been an outspoken critic of the Forestry Corporation of NSW for its environmental breaches. Heilpern recently garnered attention for advocating the disbandment of the Forestry Corporation, calling it a repeat offender and likening its operations to that of a criminal organization due to its detrimental impact on native forests and wildlife.
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David Heilpern commented on the issuance of police bail for Julian Ingram.
Did bail laws fail Sophie Quinn?
Australia· 2026-01-23
Professor David Heilpern described Dezi Freeman as embodying the dark edge of the sovereign citizen movement.
Dezi Freeman’s descent is a warning of wider perils of sovereign citizensAustralia· 2025-08-28
Professor David Heilpern stated that SovCits have never had a major victory in court using common law arguments.
What is a sovereign citizen and is the movement in Australia increasing?Australia· 2025-08-27
Professor David Heilpern criticizes Forestry Corporation and calls for its disbandment due to repeated environmental breaches.
Koalas, and taxpayers, hung out to dry by NSW forest betrayalAustralia· 2025-05-12
