Accused terrorist speaks out in court

A right wing extremist accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Melbourne's anarchist headquarters has told a court he won't be using mental health as a defence.

Phillip Michael Galea appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Friday via video link charged with collecting or making documents to prepare for terrorist acts between November 2015 and August 2016.

The anti-Islamist is also charged with acts in preparation for a terrorist act between September 2015 and August last year.

Police allege Galea was preparing to target various locations inhabited by Melbourne's anarchists and the Melbourne Resistance Centre.

Speaking out during his hearing, Galea told Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg his state of mind would not be an issue in the case.

"Your honour, I wish to make clear there'll be no defence of mental health," he said.

Police allege Galea researched homemade bombs, ballistic armour and guns.

Prosecutors are relying on evidence contained in secretly recorded phone conversations during which Galea allegedly talks to other people about his plans.

The court heard the brief of evidence involves about 50 police officers.

The committal hearing was originally set down for May but has been delayed to August because the defence sought more time to sift through the material.