An accused terror plotter who was charged following a tip off from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation has been committed to stand trial.
The 20-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday where he formally pleaded not guilty to seven charges including possessing explosive substances.
Police allege he planned multiple terror attacks in Melbourne including a school shooting, university bombing and a train derailment.
The FBI first tipped off Victoria Police in February 2024, claiming the man was issuing threats online and seeking information about firearms.
Police raided the man's family home shortly after, seizing ammunition, handwritten notes and chemicals for explosive devices.
The man's home was raided a second time in August and a series of handwritten notes were located, where it's alleged he outlined plans for an explosive device and wrote about a bombing where police were killed.
In a third raid in September, police seized chemicals including acetone and peroxide from the man's home, as well as tactical gear and electric dog shock collars.
The man was arrested and denied bail in December. He faced court on Tuesday via video link from prison.
Two forensic experts gave limited evidence in the committal hearing about the substances found during the raids, confirming many were either precursors to fireworks or explosive devices.
Detective Senior Constable Andrew Tucker told the court his investigation into the man remained ongoing, following another search of his prison cell where items were recovered.
There was also an outstanding CCTV hard drive that needed to be analysed, the detective said.
The accused's barrister did not make any submissions at the end of the hearing and magistrate Malcolm Thomas instead concluded there was sufficient evidence for the case to go to trial.
The man formally pleaded not guilty to seven charges including possessing an explosive substance and possessing an explosive substance with intent.
He was remanded in custody and is due to face a directions hearing in the Victorian County Court in June.
