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Breaking: Queensland man charged by anti-terrorism police

ABC Australia · May 23, 2026, 12:31 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • The 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly making posts encouraging acts of violence against political institutions.
  • Authorities allege Alexander Kent Wadsworth made posts encouraging politically motivated violence.
  • Mr Wadsworth is due to face court over the charges today.

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The 48-year-old man was arrested after allegedly making posts encouraging acts of violence against political institutions. (Supplied)

A 48-year-old Queensland man has been charged by the state's Joint Counter Terrorism Team over comments he allegedly made online.

Authorities allege Alexander Kent Wadsworth made posts encouraging politically motivated violence.

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