Neo-Nazi leader Thomas Sewell's application to adjourn an upcoming court matter has been rejected by a Victorian court, but he will be given access to Adolf Hitler's manifesto as he prepares his case.

Mr Sewell is charged with one count of behaving in an offensive manner in a public area, after allegedly leading about 30 people shouting white supremacist slogans through Eureka Stockade Memorial Park in 2023.

He previously indicated he would plead not guilty to the charge, with a contested hearing on the matter due to start on Monday.

The 32-year-old, who is currently in custody, appeared via video link at the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Friday.

He told the court he sought to adjourn Monday's hearing to a later date to allow him time to seek legal advice and representation, after pre

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