Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A teenager accused of plotting a terror attack on Peter Dutton and a Labour Day march was found not guilty after the court heard evidence of his interest in terrorism and mental health issues.

• Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton and Labour Day march
• Jury heard text messages, online posts, and diary entries showing teen's interest in terrorists and explosives
• Defense argued teen was experimenting with ideas and mental health issues, not serious intent
• Prosecution claimed teen aimed to draw attention to opposition against nuclear power stations