CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 14 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:

This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police and Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

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A Gold Coast man is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court today (14 November, 2025) charged with five violent extremist material offences.

The Pacific Pines man, 19, allegedly possessed and shared violent videos and propaganda messages linked to a proscribed terrorist organisation. Police will allege the material was shared with friends and family members between January, 2024, and April, 2025.

The Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team - which includes the AFP, Queensland Police Service (QPS) and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) - executed a search warrant at a Gold Coast home on Thursday (13 November, 2025).

Police seized electronic devices which contained alleged violent extremism material.

During an earlier search warrant executed at the same home in April 2025, investigators seized two mobile phones, a laptop and a handwritten diary. Following a forensic analysis of the digital material, investigators will allege the devices containing videos depicting violence and propaganda material for a proscribed terrorist organisation.

The man has been charged with:

* Four counts of using a carriage service for violent extremist material, contrary to section 474.45B of the Criminal Code (Cth); and * One count of possessing or controlling violent extremist material, contrary to section 474.45C of the Criminal Code (Cth).

Each of the offences carry a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.

Investigations into the seized material, including forensic analysis of the digital material, are ongoing and further charges have not been ruled out.

AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt said the AFP was highly concerned about the increased volume of violent extremist material which was easily accessible for young people.

"The AFP will not allow Australia to become immune to violent extremism in our community. Our top priority is to keep Australians safe from those who seek to do them harm," Assistant Commissioner Nutt said.

"Australian law enforcement will continue to work together to stop individuals from possessing and sharing extremist material which will make it significantly harder for terrorist organisations to radicalise members of our community.

"We cannot emphasise enough the importance of parents, schools, health and social services, and technology companies playing a role in preventing access to, and the consumption of, violent extremist material online and to spot the early signs of radicalisation."

Queensland Police Service Assistant Commissioner Charysse Pond of the Security, Counter-Terrorism and Forensic Services Command said this arrest reflected the strength of our collaborative efforts with national law enforcement and intelligence partners.

"The work undertaken is a credit to the Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Our priority remains the safety of the community, and we will continue to work relentlessly with our partners to disrupt criminal offending," Assistant Commissioner Pond said.

"This arrest should give the community assurance and confidence that law enforcement is cooperating fully to identify and prevent threats within Australia."

Signs a person may be susceptible to radicalisation include:

distancing themselves from their usual friends and family members;

an increase in the extremist nature of their rhetoric or propaganda they propagate;

a child using hateful or emotionally-charged language;

developing a fixation on conspiracy theories or contentious social issues;

displaying extreme reaction to certain news or politics, or

spending increasing amounts of time in fringe forums on the internet.

A priority for the AFP, alongside JCTT partners, is to limit the accessibility of violent extremist material and promote education and awareness for those in protective roles, including parents, educators and health care providers, to maximise prevention and early intervention options. The AFP supports the increase in accountability by internet service providers and social media corporations to take action against the removal of violent extremist material online.

The AFP, and JCTT partners, continue to remain vigilant and ready to respond to threats of radicalisation and extremism among vulnerable young people.

If you believe someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000) or local police (131 444). If you suspect someone is being radicalised online or in person, call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.

For anonymous reporting, visit the Crime Stoppers website or call the toll free number 1800 333 000.

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