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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Manifesto planning ‘mass casualties’ allegedly found at home of WA man charged with terror plot

Exterior of Perth Magistrates Court
The 20-year-old man appeared in court on Friday charged with planning a terrorist attack, after a search at a home in Bindoon, north of Perth. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

Police in Western Australia have charged a 20-year-old man with preparing a terrorist attack, with Anthony Albanese describing the allegation as “deeply shocking”.

Jayson Joseph Michaels, from Bindoon, appeared at Perth magistrates court on Friday charged with acting in preparation for a terrorist act, possessing a prohibited weapon, two firearms offences and using a carriage service to menace or harass.

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