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Right Wing terror charges

Justice minister announcing the raids

Justice minister announcing the raids Source: AAP

The Australian Federal Police say they will allege in court that a man arrested in counter-terrorism raids in Melbourne at the weekend (sat) is what they term "a political extremist." the government says it is the first time federal anti-terrorism laws are being used on a person allegedly holding what it calls "right-wing extremist" views.



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