Guest, David Woods
In this episode of Inspired Radio, host Helen Taylor speaks with David Woods, a former police officer and prison guard, regarding the systemic failures within the Australian legal and correctional frameworks. Woods shares his unique perspective on the disconnect between judicial sentencing and public safety, while outlining his ongoing efforts to draft a new constitution that returns sovereign power to the citizens.
Detailed Summary of Key Insights
The Disconnect in the Correctional and Judicial Systems
Drawing from his extensive experience in the Victorian prison service and police force, David Woods describes a system that he believes has become increasingly focused on the offender at the expense of the victim. He notes that while the 1993 shift toward rehabilitation was intended to lower crime, the reality is a high rate of recidivism where repeat offenders often receive lenient, concurrent sentences that do not reflect the gravity of their crimes. Woods highlights a significant "gap" between how the courts perceive justice and what the general public expects, leading to a loss of faith in the legal system.
Prison Classification in Victoria
Class A - Most Secure (e.g., Barwon)
Class B - Medium Security (e.g., Port Phillip)
Class C - Lower Security (e.g., Dhurringile)
Movement between classes is determined by offender behavior and court assessment.
Constitutional Legitimacy and the "Corporatization" of Government
A central theme of the discussion is the alleged "corporatization" of Australian government departments, courts, and police forces. Woods argues that the removal of the oath of allegiance to the monarch in the year 2000 was an unlawful act that effectively turned public offices into corporate entities. He contends that many state constitutions are technically invalid because they bypassed the mandatory referendum processes required by constitutional law. According to Woods, this shift has allowed politicians to act as the highest authority, ignoring the fact that the people collectively hold the true sovereignty in Australia.
A New Framework for Public Governance
To rectify these systemic issues, Woods and his associates are finalizing a new constitution (currently 88% complete) based on the "law of nature." This proposed framework aims to mandate referendums for all legislative changes, ensuring that the public has a direct say in governance. Key features include the implementation of all Royal Commission recommendations, strict accountability for politicians, and a radical restructuring of the Victims of Crime service to provide compensation parity with workplace injury payouts.
Proposed Constitutional Pillars
Direct Democracy: Mandatory referendums for all law changes.
Victim Parity: Crime victim compensation up to $500,000.
Accountability: Criminal liability for politicians breaching the constitution.
Natural Law: Rights based on inherent human dignity, not corporate statutes.
Legal Rights and Remedies
Woods also touches upon specific legal remedies available to citizens, such as Habeas Corpus, which can be used to challenge unlawful detention in jails or mental health facilities. He warns against the "Sovereign Citizen" movement, noting that while he respects the sentiment, the legal application is often misunderstood; true sovereignty, he argues, is a collective right of the people rather than an individual's ability to opt-out of all laws
Key Data
State Debt: Victoria is reportedly in 188–190 billion of debt 39:03.
Proposed Compensation: Victims of crime to receive up to $500,000 for permanent injuries..
Project Status: The new constitution for the people is approximately 88% complete..
Historical Precedent: The Annotated Constitution of the Commonwealth (1901) is cited as the primary ignored authority for state referendum requirements
To-Do / Next Steps
Visit the website Australiansforabetterfuturetogether.com.au to access the draft constitution and educational materials once they are live.
Review the "Cable principle" and Section 109 of the Commonwealth Constitution to understand how inconsistent state laws can be invalidated.
Monitor the proposed Royal Commission into the share market and traded assets, including the investigation into the trading of birth certificates.
Educate local communities on the difference between collective sovereignty and the "Sovereign Citizen" movement to ensure lawful change without harm.
Conclusion
David Woods presents a provocative critique of the Australian status quo, suggesting that the current legal and political systems have strayed far from their constitutional foundations. By proposing a new constitution centered on natural law and direct public participation, he seeks to bridge the gap between the "chosen few" in power and the collective authority of the citizens.
