Mansfield Park plumber Cameron Brodie-Hall SA neo-Nazi leader, court told

This Mansfield Park plumber is the leader of far-right extremism in SA and should be jailed for ‘escalating’ terrorism offences, a court has been told.

He looks like any other apprentice plumber eager to start his career but, according to police, this is the face of far-right extremism in South Australia.

On Thursday, police told the Adelaide Magistrates Court that Cameron Brodie-Hall was not just a member of the National Socialist Network, but the leader of its SA branch.

They alleged the Woodville High School graduate, 20, collated information about starting “armed revolutions” by “sabotaging” public utilities and “targeting civilian casualties”.

They further alleged he educated the group’s other members – including men twice his age – in its far-right ideology, and organised both its propaganda and public demonstrations.

Prosecutors told Magistrate Kym Millard that Mr Brodie-Hall recently led 12 of his followers to the South-East Freeway, hung a fascist banner and gave Nazi salutes.

Cameron Brodie-Hall is, SA Police allege, leader of the state’s neo-Nazis. Picture: Supplied.

“He is a known member of the National Socialist Network and is suspected, by detectives, to be its leader as well as its operational leader,” they said.

“He is in charge of its propaganda and its activism, holding meetings with other men at his home to instruct them in the ideals of the group.

“In his bookcase, covered by a German Nazi flag, were documents called a ‘practical guide to revolution’ (and) ‘revolutionary fascist materials’.

“They promote ‘mental liberty’ and glorify persons such as (1995 Oklahoma City bomber) Timothy McVeigh for their terrorist acts.

“This group’s activities are ongoing, and have escalated.”

Mr Brodie-Hall, of Mansfield Park, has yet to plead to possessing a document or record that could be used to commit a terrorism act, and to possessing extremist material.

He was one of several people charged as a result of police raids of 15 homes around Adelaide, in April last year, by counter-terrorism detectives.

One of his co-accused, Justin Bassett, 28, of Surrey Downs, was fined and spared a conviction after pleading guilty to possessing extremist materials.

Anthony Paul Dobson, 23, of Dudley Park, is still before the courts – he claims his parents are the “extremists with an unusual belief system”, not him.

In a separate hearing on Thursday, Patrick Patmore, 33, of Salisbury East, pleaded guilty to taking steps in the manufacture of an explosive device.

He also admitted possessing ammunition without a licence, a laser pointer, and “documents or information” that could be used “to commit a terrorist act”.

Patmore also pleaded guilty to manufacturing prohibited weapons, namely knives.

He will face the District Court in April for sentencing – his crimes carry a maximum seven-year prison term and $10,000 fine.

Patmore was arrested after a series of raids on alleged neo-Nazis and violent extremists around SA. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dean Martin

On Thursday, counsel for Mr Brodie-Hall asked their client be released on bail to live with his mother, who was willing to provide a cash guarantee.

Prosecutors opposed bail “in all forms”, saying Mr Brodie-Hall posed too great a risk to the community.

“Following his arrest in April, he has taken part in programs designed to address some of his ideological leanings – but has been involved with the Network at the same time,” they said.

“He has participated in ‘stickering’, which is posting propaganda around the city, while wearing T-shirts and other clothing with the group’s various regalia.

“On Wednesday, police attended at his address … he was in the shower, but dressed in clothing displaying his ideological leanings … police then found additional (extremist) material.”

Magistrate Millard agreed, saying he could not be confident Mr Brodie-Hall would abstain from offending if released.

“Any form of bail, at this point in time, represents a significant risk to the community … not even home detention provides adequate protection,” he said.

He remanded Mr Brodie-Hall in custody to face court again in June.