Teenager Charged in Alleged Terror Plot Targeting Peter Dutton

The 16-year-old Brisbane student faces trial for allegedly planning an attack on the opposition leader’s home, highlighting rising youth radicalization and increased threats against politicians.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with planning a terrorist attack on Peter Dutton’s Brisbane home, allegedly using explosives and a drone.
The teenager, arrested in August 2024, has been remanded in custody and will stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Authorities report a growing trend of rapid youth radicalization online, with minors increasingly engaging in extremist activities.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has emphasized zero tolerance for political threats and confirmed heightened security for parliamentarians during the election campaign.
Australian Federal Police recorded a sharp rise in threats against politicians, with over 1,000 incidents reported in the last fiscal year and an upward trend continuing in 2024-25.