Joseph Terrence Thomas was the first Australian to be convicted under anti-terrorism laws introduced in Australia after the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States . He was sentenced on 31 March 2006 to five years prison with a non-parole period of two years . Thomas 's lawyer , Rob Stary , described the not guilty verdicts on the more serious charges as a " significant victory "
11 September 2001 attacks
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Joseph T. Thomas