Bruce Paix, James Greer: Convoy to Canberra protesters front court

Two Convoy to Canberra protesters have fronted the ACT Magistrates Court, while others from the same group supported outside. Residents have been told to brace themselves for more protest activity over the weekend.

Convoy to Canberra protesters made appearances inside and outside the ACT Law Courts on Friday as Canberrans have been told to brace themselves for a weekend of protest activity.

West Australian man James Edward Greer, 44, appeared for a brief mention in the morning.

He is charged with possessing an unauthorised weapon and possessing ammunition.

Mr Greer previously appeared in court on Saturday after police found a loaded rifle at the Convoy to Canberra Camp on the Patrick White Lawns last Friday.

Last Friday police descended on the Patrick White Lawns, Parkes, near the National Library, to move protesters out of the Parliamentary Triangle.

During this operation police executed a search warrant on Mr Greer’s vehicle where they seized a loaded modified rifle.

James Greer has been charged with unauthorised firearms and ammunition possession. Pictured, a rifle seized from Greer by ACT Policing.

Mr Greer has not made any pleas.

He will remain on bail until he is fronts court again on April 22.

Throughout Friday morning a large group of Convoy to Canberra protesters demonstrated outside the ACT Law Courts building and the City Police station.

As Mr Greer left the ACT Law Courts a large crowd of supporters cheered as he briefly addressed them.

Convoy to Canberra protesters stand-off with police outside ACT Law Courts. Picture Julia Kanapathippillai

Back inside the ACT Law Courts building, 57-year-old Adelaide man Bruce Paix returned to court for a bail application.

Mr Paix previously appeared on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of dangerous driving in a way that put the safety of a vulnerable road user at risk

On that date, Mr Paix initially applied for bail however he withdrew his application, choosing time in custody on remand over proposed bail conditions.

After less than a week in the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Mr Paix had a change of heart, agreeing to a bail condition barring him from driving a motor vehicle.

Former military doctor Bruce Paix has is charged with dangerous driving. Picture: Facebook

According to court documents Mr Paix allegedly struck a police officer on traffic control duty with his car at the corner of Fairbairn Ave and Pialligo Ave, Pialligo, during a Convoy To Canberra protest on February 5.

Mr Paix was granted bail and will appear in court for a pre-hearing mention on March 21.

Canberrans have been told by ACT Policing to brace themselves for protest activity over the weekend.

Protesters are expected to march on Commonwealth Ave to Parliament House from 10am on Saturday.

In a statement, ACT policing have advised motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Events at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), where Convoy to Canberra protesters are camping, will still go ahead.

These events include the Lifeline Book Fair and the Capital Region Farmers Markets.

Police have told visitors to consider using public transport due to limited parking at EPIC.

Convoy to Canberra protesters held a demonstration City Police Station. Picture Julia Kanapathippillai

Police have told protesters they will need to leave EPIC by Sunday afternoon.

A separate statement from ACT Policing stated campers need to move on from EPIC because significant work is planned to prepare the venue for the Royal Canberra Show which will be held in two weeks time.

Protesters who remain camping in EPIC without permission after Sunday will be considered trespassers.