Clear intent from would-be terrorists: Tony Abbott

By Mark Kenny
Updated September 19 2014 - 10:19am, first published 7:07am
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young
Tony Abbott speaking to troops at RAAF Base Williamtown: The Prime Minister has applauded Thursday morning's counter-terrorism operation, saying there was clear evidence the would-be terrorists planned to commit demonstration beheadings in Sydney. Photo: Melina Young