Anthony Albanese fought back tears after revealing that the manifesto of a teen terrorism suspect allegedly included threats to the prime minister’s family.
Alleged terrorist Jordan Patten, 19, is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician, planned violent attacks against the public and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer, according to a manifesto allegedly released in encrypted extremist groups.
Speaking at a Canberra press conference on Friday, Albanese said Patten should face the full force of the law.
“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 as he teared up.
“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 …