Accused neo-Nazi marcher denies inciting racial hate

Victorian man Jude Scott Caesar has faced a Brisbane court accused over a neo-Nazi march. (Rex Martinich/AAP PHOTOS)

A Victorian man accused of taking part in a neo-Nazi march in Brisbane's CBD has pleaded not guilty to a charge of inciting serious racial vilification.

Jude Scott Caesar, 19, faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday and said he had travelled from Victoria to be there after a judge told him via videoconference that he had to attend.

Caesar was one of four men arrested after a group of about 40 people gathered near Eagle Street in Brisbane's CBD on August 11 before marching through the city.

Jude Scott Caesar
Jude Caesar pleaded not guilty when he represented himself in court.

Police alleged during this time members of the group became disruptive and obstructed officers.

Videos of the march taken by police, bystanders and alleged participants showed a group of men mainly dressed in black with masks and sunglasses.

The videos also showed the group marching through the CBD and shouting slogans associated with Nazi Germany and white supremacy.

Magistrate Anne Thacker told Caesar on Monday he was accused of recklessly inciting serious contempt for people on the grounds of race by inciting others to threaten physical harm.

Caesar, who represented himself, said "not guilty" when Ms Thacker asked him to enter a plea during the brief mention.

Caesar asked if he had to appear in person again as he did not "have the necessary funds to travel back and forth".

Ms Thacker said a lawyer could appear on his behalf at the next mention.

She ordered that Caesar face Brisbane Magistrates Court again on October 30 and continued his bail.

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