Joint media release with Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy and the Hon Patrick Gorman MP
The Western Australian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) has charged a 31-year-old man with one count of engaging in a terrorist act.
It's alleged the man threw a home-made improvised explosive device at a rally in Perth on 26 January 2026.
Within 40 minutes, the WA JCTT was engaged, which includes the Western Australian Police Force, Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO).
This meant the right people, with the right experience, were engaged from the very start of the investigation.
First Nations people, like all Australians, have the right to gather peacefully without fearing for their safety.
Racism has no place in our society. All Australians have a right to feel safe and protected from violence and bigotry.
Our message to the First Nations community in Perth and all those affected is we stand with you.
People with any information that could constitute a risk to public safety are urged to call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
