Public Statement in Response to NSW Health Care Complaints Commission Statement of Decision
By Soulore Solaris, September 26, 2025
This statement is made with deep sorrow and respect for the young man who passed away during one of our retreats, and with empathy for the grief and suffering experienced by his family and loved ones. Out of respect for that loss, and in the hope that institutional processes would act in good faith to uncover the truth, I have remained publicly silent for nearly four years. That silence now ends. What has unfolded in that time is not a pursuit of truth, but a campaign of persecution, built on fabricated narratives and systemic suppression of evidence. A substantial dossier has now been submitted to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), detailing serious allegations of fabricated evidence, obstruction of justice, and multi-agency misconduct. It is a matter of profound concern that, while the stated remit of the Coroner’s Court is to uncover the truth, the process has instead been used to drive a prejudiced and ideologically motivated campaign that contradicts international standards and scientific consensus—at the cost of fairness, cultural respect, and procedural integrity.
The HCCC Statement of Decision is premised on multiple false claims and deliberate omissions—yet reliable testimony and transcript records show clearly: I possessed detailed knowledge of the health histories and medical status of all participants, and these conversations were documented. The Commission has suppressed this evidence entirely.
There is no credible evidence that Ayahuasca had any adverse effect on the deceased. In fact, evidence suggests that he purged the substance while under CPR, further undermining the suggestion that Ayahuasca played a causative role. No medical opinion was furnished by the Commission to explain what mechanism could reasonably link the substance to harm. No experts in psycho-pharmacology or Ayahuasca were engaged by either the HCCC or the Coroner. The Coroner and HCCC showed no interest in the amount of water and food consumed by the deceased prior to his collapse, nor the purging that happened during CPR.
Several participants present during the ceremony were not under the influence of ayahuasca, as supported by witness testimony. The Commission’s narrative ignores this, advancing an unrealistic scenario that all present were incapacitated or incapable. Evidence shows some of our crew and participants had over 10+ years experience with Ayahuasca and the HCCC shows ignorance and prejudice towards religious practice it clearly knows nothing about and has done no research on.
The Commission alleges that the only contingency for emergency was “the keys in the car.” This is a blatant fabrication. In truth, multiple first aid stations were active, and written clinical guidelines were distributed and shown to participants at the beginning of the retreat. Emergency procedures were announced to the group prior to the ceremony by the owners of the venue as stated in witness testimonies.
Contrary to their claim that first aid was “inadequate,” we fielded a well-trained team providing care according to accepted international protocols. Testimony shows repeatedly that appropriate first aid was given. The Commission gives no detail, no indication of what “discussion of first aid procedures” would entail in a community spiritual event—and fails to acknowledge that participant monitoring during ceremony is standard and globally recognised.
The Commission also misrepresents the status of CPR and first aid training: I and team members hold verifiable, current certifications. Yet the decision presents this as though no such training existed—a false, defamatory and misleading portrayal.
In short, this Statement of Decision is riddled with contradiction, misrepresentation, ignorance, and institutional arrogance. It evinces a refusal to understand the context, to engage with international best-practice protocols backed by decades of scientific research, or to conduct the necessary due diligence. It is a document built on manufactured narrative, not truth.
Outline of Fabrications, Omisions and Misleading Claims
Spiritual and Religious Practice, Not a Health Service
All use of Ayahuasca in my work has been grounded in spiritual and religious doctrine with lineages over 100 years old, originating in the Brazilian Amazon and protected under religious freedom.
At no point have I ever provided a health service involving Ayahuasca.
All documentation clearly outlines that it is essentially spiritual practice. Coronial records show clearly religious practice, as affirmed even by Counsel Assisting the Coroner herself.
I have never appllied or administered kambô and have never claimed authority in its use. I have never advised anyone on its use, symptoms or application. I have had no association with kambô since 2021.
HCCC's Fabricated Narrative and Misconduct
The HCCC has built an ideologically driven narrative of harm without evidence, using fabricated and mischaracterised material.
They have refused to engage with the 600+ pages of supporting evidence provided, including contradictory testimonies, peer-reviewed studies and international legal precedents.
They have published a Statement of Decision relying solely on the coronial narrative without independent investigation or expert input. They did no community consultation, ignored vulnerable communities and shunned Aboriginal stake-holders.
They have ignored international scientific and legal documentation demonstrating the safety and efficacy of Ayahuasca. Their statement of decision falsely claims they have no such documentation.
Contradictions and Omissions
The HCCC has admitted to conducting no independent research nor consulting experts.
Despite being sent extensive material, they falsely claim there is “no evidence” regarding ayahuasca’s safety or benefits.
They fail to acknowledge the autopsy report's clear errors and contradictions, aligned with Coronial suppression of evidence.
They claimed vomiting as evidence of toxicity despite medical experts confirming no such evidence. Assisting Counsel to the Coroner, Peggy Dwyer SC relentessly and repeatedly suggested copious and dangerous vomiting to witnesses, despite no evidence at all of it ocuring, admitted by her own "expert" under cross-examination. The Coroner indulged this publication of a fabrication.
The autopsy author was abruptly removed from the witness list in the coronial process without consultation, denying cross-examination.
Failures of Procedural Fairness
Assisting Counsel to the Coroner repeatedly assured legal representatives that there was no prosecutorial intention, whilst actively engaging in a targeted prosecution campaign, obvious to all. The Coroner continually solicited opinions from unqualified witnesses claiming it was for safety, then used them in framing and reinforcing the prosecutorial narrative.
Despite this, the coroner directly influenced the HCCC complaint, initiating a public regulatory process and prosecution.
This contradiction prejudiced our ability to form a relevant legal defence, manipulated public opinion, and escalated parallel legal processes which the HCCC claims the Crown Solicitor / Coroner then requested submissions from the Commission and used them in the coronial inquest. At the same time the HCCC was actively denying me a right of reply, whilst the coroners court and NSW police colluded with others to manipulate a media strategy. Police emails demonstrate suspicious witness influencing and collusion with individuals with clear agendas directly involved in the inquest.
The coroner’s refusal to provide basic procedural information and access to evidence for 18 months was then contradicted by public publication of prejudicial findings by the HCCC which evidence shows was at the request of the Coroners Court.
When questioned about oversight, the coroner claimed she could not comment on an open case — yet she directly influenced a public HCCC prosecution framed solely on her narrative, as shown by Police and HCCC emails and formal correspondences.
Public Harm and Psychological Toll
Over two years of prohibitions and defamation have had direct psychological and reputational impacts. Voluminous false statements published and retracted at will by the HCCC with no oversight or accountability.
Harm includes three suicide attempts of clients previously stable under my care, all of which occurred after many warnings given to the corner and the HCCC. The first suicide attempt and hospitalisation was met with prolonged stonewalling by the HCCC, with staff resignations and silence for months
During their stone-walling and silence, two further suicide attempts occurred with people previously in my care.
After being warned about the psychological impacts, the HCCC escalated with a permanent prohibition order instead of investigating or responding.
No reason was ever given for the original prohibitions for over two years, suddenly retracted without explanation.
Failure to Consult Indigenous Communities
Despite the Commissioner stating that Indigenous engagement would be addressed, no consultation has occurred.
Aboriginal elders and community members who support the work were never approached or considered.
This reflects systemic neglect, marginalisation, and cultural disrespect.
Institutional Pattern of Misconduct
This is not an isolated case. The HCCC has a long record of abuse, overreach, unaccountability, and public harm - see next blog post - PUBLIC WATCH REPORT.
Parliamentary oversight has repeatedly criticised the HCCC, and they have refused to change.
The Coroner’s Court operates in a vacuum of oversight, with the Joint Committee on Coronial Jurisdiction disbanded in 2022 after delivering adverse findings.
Meanwhile, over 120 Aboriginal deaths in NSW custody remain unaddressed.
Misapplication of Regulatory Standards
The event in question was a community spiritual gathering, not a clinical or regulated health service.
Standards applied by the HCCC are more stringent than those in place for community and retail settings. The stipulate observations and taking notes akin to a hospital. This shows an aorrogant over-reach and ignorance of internationally recognised standards for ceremonial Ayahuasca.
Community, spiritual and wellness events typically do not offer pre-session briefings on emergency first aid. The application of this expectation here is discriminatory and unrealistic, and has been publicly criticised by independent legal experts.
Conclusion: Abuse of Power and Ethical Collapse
The HCCC and the Coroner's Court have pursued a fabricated persecution narrative rather than seeking truth or community justice.
Their conduct represents an institutional abuse of power, grounded in cultural ignorance and a refusal to listen or even inquire whilst both agencies are without effective oversight.
These agencies have been formally referred to the ICAC and Judicial Commission for investigation.