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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

Brisbane teenager allegedly plotted terror attack on Liberal party targets, court hears

A statue of Themis, the Greek God of Justice stands outside the Supreme Court in Brisbane
The teenager pleaded not guilty in Queensland supreme court on Monday morning, and a jury of 14 was empanelled. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

A Brisbane private schoolboy allegedly plotted terrorist attacks against the Liberal party and Brisbane’s Labour Day march in 2024 after being influenced by the Unabomber.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was 16 in 2024 when he was arrested by counter-terrorism police.

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