What was the first terrorist attack in Australia?
The Sydney Yugoslav General Trade and Tourist Agency bombing occurred in Haymarket, Sydney on 16 September 1972; the attack injured sixteen people. The perpetrators of the attack were believed to be Croatian separatists.
Has there been any terrorist attacks in Australia?
On 9 November 2018, a person was killed and several were injured in a terrorist incident in Bourke Street, Melbourne. On 5 June 2017, a person was shot dead and another taken hostage in Melbourne. On 26 November 2015, the Australian government changed its national terrorism threat advisory system.
When was Australia’s last terrorist attack?
List of terrorist incidents in Australia
Date | Type | Injured |
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15 December 2014 | Hostage Crisis and Shooting | 4 |
10 February 2015 | Planned Attack | 0 |
2 October 2015 | Shooting | 0 |
10 September 2016 | Stabbing | 2 |
Was Australia bombed in ww2?
The Japanese first attacked the Australian mainland on 19 February 1942 when they launched a devastating air raid on Darwin in the Northern Territory. Two weeks later, more aircraft attacked Broome in Western Australia killing about 70 people.
Who is Momena Shoma?
Momena Shoma was already serving 42 years behind bars after shoving a kitchen knife into her landlord’s neck in 2018, but was today sentenced to a further six years by the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Who caused the Bali bombings?
Jemaah Islamiyah
2002 Bali Bombings | |
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Deaths | 204 (including 2 suicide bombers) |
Injured | 209 |
Perpetrators | Jemaah Islamiyah and al-Qaeda |
Motive | Retaliation for United States’ support of War on terror and Australia’s role in the liberation of East Timor. |