Sovereign Citizen Challenges Gun Licence Cancellation in WA Tribunal

May-Ring Chen, a 69-year-old self-identified sovereign citizen, appeared before the Western Australia State Administrative Tribunal to contest the cancellation of her firearm licence. This hearing marks the first legal challenge stemming from a major 2025 police operation across Perth and regional WA, which targeted individuals holding anti-government beliefs and resulted in the seizure of dozens of guns. Chen submitted affidavits claiming her soul name was 'Yuna' and her purpose was 'Galactic Emissary,' asserting that state laws do not apply to her without consent. She argued that Police Commissioner Col Blanch acted improperly by cancelling her licence without due process, maintaining she poses no public safety risk. However, evidence presented included her previous statements denying the reality of government authority. A witness from her gun club testified that her views would likely cause issues with following instructions. The raids were initially prompted by violent incidents involving sovereign citizens in other Australian states. Chen seeks the return of her firearms for recreational target shooting, despite vigorously denying the existence of the controversial documents when confronted in court.