澳大利亚联邦警察(Australian Federal Police)警告称,脆弱的儿童(部分年仅11岁)正以前所未有的速度在网上被极端化。代理副局长Sandra Booth在一场议会调查听证会上表示,过去可能需要数月甚至数年的极端化过程,如今可能在数天内完成。警方指控一名13岁男孩策划校园枪击案,并在其家中发现记录有相关计划的笔记本后对其提出控告。自2020年以来,反恐机构已针对65名12至17岁的儿童采取行动,其中35起调查最终导致了刑事指控。调查听证会还获悉,潜在的犯罪者正在利用人工智能聊天机器人研究和策划袭击。
Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged over an alleged deliberate attack on independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office. Police have not ruled out further charges, including attempted murder. Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after emergency surgery. In court, Nugent's lawyer said he has a neurological condition and raised concerns about his mental health. Nugent was remanded in custody, and federal police say establishing a motive is the investigation's first priority.
独立联邦议员Helen Haines周一下午在Wangaratta其选区办公室外被车辆撞伤后,仍在墨尔本病情危急。这位65岁的Indi选区议员在Murphy街被撞,随后被送往The Alfred医院,总理阿尔巴尼斯表示她已接受手术。警方称,一名43岁、来自Tarrawingee的男子被路人控制并被捕。车内发现一把刀。该男子尚未被起诉,据称实施了此次袭击。警方、澳大利亚联邦警察局(Australian Federal Police)和澳大利亚安全情报组织(ASIO)正通过反恐特别行动组展开调查。
Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg and remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Police say a 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene and could be charged with causing harm to a commonwealth public official. Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating, and it is not yet clear whether the alleged attack was politically motivated. The Australian Federal Police say the incident appears isolated and that no known threats are connected to it. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the attack was clearly aimed at causing harm to Ms Haines.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria, on Monday afternoon. Police arrested a 43-year-old male driver and seized a knife from his car. Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating, and the motive is yet to be determined. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the act appeared deliberate and that there was no place for political violence. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and others condemned the attack. Dr Haines' family asked for privacy.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, regional Victoria, on Monday afternoon. Police arrested a 43-year-old male driver and seized a knife from his car. Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating, and the motive is yet to be determined. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the act appeared deliberate and that there was no place for political violence. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and others condemned the attack. Dr Haines' family asked for privacy.