(NCA NewsWire) A Sydney man is accused of leading a “terrorist group” called the Shura, which allegedly made plans to attack the city’s navy base, a courthouse, the Mardi Gras parade and Israeli embassy, a court has been told.
Hamdi Alqudsi, 48, faced the NSW Supreme Court for the beginning of his trial on Monday after he was charged with intentionally directing a terrorist organisation which was preparing to carry out a terrorist act.
Crown prosecutors allege Mr Alqudsi directed the organisation between August 2014 and December 2014.
He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Mr Alqudsi first came to the attention of police in mid-2013 when he allegedly rallied men together to form a group called the Shura, meaning consultation council in Arabic.
