Australia’s first far-left terrorism investigation and the rise of political violence
Aug 10, 2026 •
In the early hours of July 5 last year, a group of masked people allegedly broke into a defence manufacturer in Melbourne’s north-east.
Three cars were set alight. The building was vandalised, and later, a video message appeared online with a masked man claiming responsibility; warning workers involved in the weapons supply chain that they were being watched.
Waleed Aly has a PhD in global terrorism and says the message left behind is crucial to understanding what happened and what might happen next.
Today, Waleed Aly on what makes political violence terrorism, and whether this attack is a sign of something much bigger taking hold.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Australia’s first far-left terrorism investigation and the rise of political violence
2009 • Aug 10, 2026
Australia’s first far-left terrorism investigation and the rise of political violence
In the early hours of July 5 last year, a group of masked people allegedly broke into a defence manufacturer in Melbourne’s north-east.
Three cars were set alight. The building was vandalised, and later, a video message appeared online with a masked man claiming responsibility; warning workers involved in the weapons supply chain that they were being watched.
Waleed Aly has a PhD in global terrorism and says the message left behind is crucial to understanding what happened and what might happen next.
Today, Waleed Aly on what makes political violence terrorism, and whether this attack is a sign of something much bigger taking hold.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Monash University terrorism expert Waleed Aly
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