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Peter Dutton
Coverage of Peter Dutton in the Nexus archive.
- Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
A 17-year-old Queensland boy was found not guilty of plotting nailbomb attacks against then opposition leader Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march. The court heard evidence of his 'edgy joke' and troubled state of mind, including references to an 'autistic interest in bombs'.
- Teen accused of planning terror attack on Peter Dutton and Brisbane march was making ‘edgy joke’, court told
A teenager accused of planning a terror attack on Australian politician Peter Dutton and a Brisbane march is on trial, with defense claiming the alleged plot was an 'edgy joke' while prosecutors argue he was serious about emulating US domestic terrorists. The teen faces charges related to preparing a nail bombing campaign.