Australian authorities are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in teenage radicalisation, warning that some young people are moving dangerously close to carrying out terror attacks.
The Australian Federal Police has raised concerns about the growing trend, with officials indicating the problem is worsening and that younger Australians are increasingly being drawn toward extremist ideologies.
It is understood the threat posed by radicalised teenagers is being treated with serious urgency by law enforcement, given the potential for vulnerable young people to progress from holding extremist views to planning or committing acts of violence.
Authorities have not released specific figures, but the warning signals a significant shift in the profile of those considered a terrorism risk in Australia.
