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Homemade Bomb Targets Invasion Day Rally in Perth

2/3/2026

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  • A homemade bomb was thrown into a crowd at the Invasion Day rally in Perth.
  • Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook condemned the act.
  • Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas largely remained silent, addressing the incident in a newspaper column days later.
  • Federal Parliament condemned the attack, and Senator Lidia Thorpe called for urgent action against racism and violence.
  • The alleged attacker, a 31-year-old man, faces charges related to intent to harm.