Prosecution of Liam Alexander Hall
On 4 February 2026, the WA Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) (comprising the Western Australian Police Force, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) charged Liam Alexander Hall (the defendant) with one charge of committing a terrorist act.
On 27 January 2026, the Western Australian Police had charged the defendant with one charge of committing an unlawful act with intent to harm and one charge of making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.
The prosecution against the defendant relates to his alleged act of throwing a home-made improvised explosive device into the crowd at an Invasion Day Rally held on 26 January 2026 in the Perth CBD. The JCTT investigation is called Operation Dumfries.
The CDPP recognises the high level of public interest in this matter and will provide regular prosecution updates.
Charges
The defendant is charged with the following three offences:
| Offence Provision | Description of offence | Maximum penalty | Date charged |
| Criminal Code (Cth), s 101.1 | Commit terrorist act | Life imprisonment | 4 February 2026 |
| Criminal Code (WA), s 304(2)(b) | Unlawful act or omission with intent to harm (endangering life, health or safety of any person) | Imprisonment for 20 years | 27 January 2026 |
| Criminal Code (WA), s 557 | Making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances | Imprisonment for 14 years | 27 January 2026 |
Current status
Next listed in the Perth Magistrates Court on 31 March 2026 for further mention of the charges.
For details of past court appearances please see previous court updates.
Role of the CDPP
The CDPP is an independent prosecution service established by Commonwealth Parliament to prosecute alleged offences against Commonwealth law.
Further information about the CDPP and the prosecution process can be accessed on our website.
Victims and Witnesses
The CDPP’s Prosecution Policy and Victims of Crime Policy set out our obligations towards victims of crime which includes keeping them informed of the progress of the prosecution and consulting with them in relation to certain prosecution decisions.
The CDPP’s Witness Assistance Service provides information and support to victims of crime and works closely with prosecutors to help ensure that victims and their families are provided with information and support throughout the prosecution process.
Our Victims and Witnesses website provides further information including the support services available to victims of crime.