Monica Smit

Monica Smit (born ) is an Australian anti-vaccine and anti-lockdown protester. She is the founder of Reignite Democracy Australia (RDA), an anti-lockdown and COVID-19 conspiracy group. Smit gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of the Victorian Government's response.

In August 2021, Victoria Police charged Smit with 5 offences after she attended, and allegedly incited others to attend, anti-lockdown protests. The campaign raised in five days.

In October 2023, Smit and RDA were charged by Consumer Affairs Victoria with failing to register a fundraiser purportedly for Smit's legal defence. In May 2024, both Smit and RDA were found guilty for running the unregistered fundraiser. In September 2024, Smit was awarded $4,000 after the County Court of Victoria found in her favour. However, she had costs of about $250,000 awarded against her because she turned down a $15,000 pre-trial settlement offer and proceeded to trial.

Personal life and career In 2017, Smit auditioned for Survivor. She advanced to the second round of casting but did not secure a spot on the show. On 29 November 2025, far-right figure Tommy Robinson attended the Sydney protest by dial-in. Northern Territory Senator Jacinta Price was due to attend the Sydney protest; however, she withdraw after her office received media enquiries about Robinson's attendance. 2026 Victorian state election In 2026, Smit tried to form a party called Save the Environment party for the 2026 Victorian state election.