A boy has been charged by the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) with allegedly collecting manuals, guides and material promoting ISIS-inspired terrorism.
Investigations began after intelligence indicated an ISIS flag, destined for an address in Melbourne’s inner-city, was imported into Australia.
Further inquiries conducted into the consignee details allegedly led police to identify the boy, 17, as the intended recipient.
A search warrant was executed at that address yesterday (24 March, 2026), with officers seizing a mobile phone and laptop, which will undergo further forensic examination.
He was charged with:
- One count of collecting or making documents that facilitate terrorist act, contrary to section 101.5 of the Criminal Code (Cth); and
- One count of import a prohibited import, an ISIS flag, contrary to section 233(1)(b) of the Customs Act 1901 (Cth).
The documents offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment.
The boy appeared at a Victorian children’s court, where he was remanded to re-appear at a later date.
