Manifesto planning ‘mass casualties’ allegedly found at home of WA man charged with preparing terror attack

A 20-year-old man in Western Australia has been charged with preparing a terrorist attack. The charges include acting in preparation for a terrorist act, possessing a prohibited weapon, firearms offenses, and using a carriage service to menace or harass. Police allegedly found a manifesto at his home outlining plans for "mass casualties." The alleged targets included mosques, Western Australian police, and parliament. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the allegations as "deeply shocking" and "distressing." The investigation is ongoing.