Melbourne anti-weapons protest investigated as terrorist act by far-left extremists

Australian federal police, Victoria Police, and spy agency Asio are investigating a July 5, 2025 incident at Melbourne defence manufacturer Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act. Anti-weapons protesters vandalized the facility and set nearby vehicles on fire, with authorities suggesting the perpetrators may be "far-left extremists" motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies. Those found responsible could face life imprisonment under terrorism charges.