(Perth, February 5, 2026) — A bombing attempt in Perth has been officially declared a terrorist act, and the disappearance of Gus Lamont is now being treated as a major crime, South Australian Police announced Monday.
Authorities in Western Australia have labelled an incident on Invasion Day as terrorism, while a search continues for Gus Lamont, whose disappearance has escalated to a major crime investigation.
- The Perth bombing attempt, which occurred on January 26, has been formally classified as a terrorist act.
- South Australian Police have declared the disappearance of Gus Lamont a “major crime,” indicating a significant escalation in the investigation.
- Albanese has stated that an attack on Indigenous protesters was allegedly driven by “racism and hatred.”
Perth Bombing Declared Terrorism
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Western Australian authorities have officially designated the January 26 bombing attempt in Perth as a terrorist act, according to reporting from WAtoday. The incident occurred during Invasion Day protests.
Gus Lamont Disappearance Escalates
The disappearance of Gus Lamont is now being investigated as a “major crime” by South Australian Police, The Age reported Monday. Details surrounding the case remain limited.
Attack on Protesters Condemned
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that an attack on Indigenous protesters was allegedly motivated by “racism and hatred,” according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The Prime Minister’s comments come amid heightened scrutiny of recent incidents targeting Indigenous communities.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Age, WAtoday, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and added independent analysis and context.
