Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attacks after being influenced by Unabomber, court hears
Summary
A 16-year-old boy from Brisbane was arrested for allegedly planning terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and the 2024 Labour Day march. He was influenced by the Unabomber and prepared explosives using chemicals he bought, according to court statements.Key Facts
- The teenager was arrested in August 2024 by counter-terrorism police in Brisbane.
- He allegedly planned attacks targeting the Liberal party and the Labour Day march route.
- The boy researched bomb-making and tested explosives using over-the-counter chemicals.
- He was influenced by Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, who conducted a bombing campaign against technology and industrial society.
- The teenager wrote and updated a manifesto criticizing technology and capitalism, similar to the Unabomber’s ideas.
- Police found bomb-making materials during a search of his mother’s house.
- He faces charges of preparing or planning terrorist offences from March to July 2024.
- The trial is ongoing in Queensland Supreme Court and is expected to last about 10 days.
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