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Melbourne: An Australian man who planned the « Muslims and the Left » terrorist act in Melbourne was sentenced on Friday to 12 years in prison.
Philip Gallia, 36, was sentenced by the Victoria Supreme Court to 12 years in prison, including a nine-year non-parole period for plots the judge described as « amateurs, » according to Xinhua News Agency / p>
Gallia, who was a member of several nationalist groups online, was previously convicted of preparing a terrorist act and making a document likely to facilitate a terrorist act.
The conspiracies targeted members of the Islamic faith and people on the left side of politics, whom he frequently considered his enemies.
After his arrest, Gallia compiled evidence that he intended to use to incite others to violence.
When providing instructions on how to make bombs and other weapons, the manual materials were largely stolen from the 1971 « anarchist cookbook ».
Judge Elizabeth Hollingworth said, « You have intended to incite other right-wing extremists to join your case. ».
« It is clear that you viewed Muslims and people who belong to the left wing of politics as subhumans whose lives are worthless.
Last year, an Australian gunman killed 51 Muslims during an attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, after dealing with right-wing Internet forums.
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