The minister fought back tears after he revealed that the manifesto of the terrorist suspect included threats to the family members of the country’s leader.
In the manifesto, 19-year-old Jordan Patten reportedly stated that he wanted to kill a Labor politician and planned violent attacks on the public.
He also admired the killer of the Christchurch mass shooting. Addressing a press conference in Canberra on Friday, Albanese stated that Patten should be severely punished by the law.
He noted that the materials found in the suspect’s possession were disturbing and included threats to members of the Labor Party and his family.
One of the reasons why families should be off limits is due to the direct threat they pose to the public.
On Wednesday, Patten, who was from Raymond Terrace, reportedly showed his weapon in a YouTube video and talked about his plan to attack a NSW politician.
After walking into Tim Crakanthoorp’s office, he was apprehended by the police.
According to the footage, the suspect was seen walking toward the Newcastle Museum after leaving Tim Crakanthoorp’s office.
He was confronted by staff members, who told him that he could not enter the building dressed like that.
After dropping his knife on a bench, he was arrested by the police.
The suspect appeared in court on Thursday and was charged with preparing for a terrorist attack.
His arrest came amid concerns about the safety of politicians after the offices of the Labor Party were targeted by protesters.
Last week, the office of Josh Burns, a Jewish Labor politician, was vandalized and set on fire.
According to Albanese, this incident highlighted the radicalization of pro-Palestinian sentiment in Australia.