PM breaks down over teen terror suspect
Anthony Albanese has teared up as he spoke about the twisted manifesto of the alleged teenage terror suspect, revealing his family were alleged targets.
Jordan Patten, 19, was charged with terrorism offences this week after he allegedly walked into a Labor MP’s office with knives and a ballistic vest.
Police allege Mr Patten filed a 205-page manifesto to media outlets and ministerial offices.
The manifesto allegedly included his “extreme hatred” for the Labor Party and “his intentions to kill” Labor politicians, The Daily Telegraph reported.
PM breaks down over teen terror suspect
While speaking at a press conference on Friday morning, Mr Albanese fought back tears as he revealed his family were alleged targets mentioned in the manifesto.
“There is no place for extremism in Australia. That documentation that was made is very concerning, including threats not just to Labor MPs but to others, to my family,” he said.
“That’s another reason why families … should be off limits from the media, frankly, something that is of concern, a very direct threat. I applaud the security agencies and the police for the swift action that they undertook.”
The teen appeared via video link at Parramatta Local Court in Sydney’s west on Thursday following his arrest in Newcastle in the NSW Hunter Region.
No pleas were required to be entered.
He was remanded in custody to reappear in court on August 21.