Media Release
NSW man to face court following social media threat
A Central Coast man, 63, is scheduled to appear before Wyong Local Court on 7 October, 2026, charged with allegedly threatening a government advisor on social media.
An investigation began after an online user allegedly made a threat about the advisor on a social media post.
National Security Investigations (NSI) executed a search warrant at a home in Buff Point, NSW, on 20 August, 2026, and seized a mobile phone for further review.
The man was served a court attendance notice to face one count of using a telecommunications service to menace, harass or cause offence, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced the establishment of NSI teams in October, 2025, to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia’s social cohesion, including the targeting of the Jewish community.
