A Gilles Plains man will face court next year charged with disseminating extremist material.
In South Australia it is an offence to possess extremist material or take any step in the production or distribution of extremist material pursuant to section 37 of the Summary Offences Act, 1953. Material that directly or indirectly encourages, glorifies, promotes or condones terrorist acts; or seeks support for, or justifies the carrying out of terrorist acts is considered to be extremist material.
In August, police were alerted to a number of online posts that contained material associated with the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack.
On Friday 8 December, following an investigation carried out by SAPOL’s Counter Terrorism and Security Section, detectives arrested and charged a 22-year-old Gilles Plains man with four counts of disseminating extremist material. He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 20 February.
Anyone who has information that relates to the possession, production or distribution of extremist material can report the matter to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – You can remain anonymous.
