“BOQ staff deserve honesty and respect, not to be blindsided about the future of their jobs.”

Ali, who finished high school in Pakistan before moving to Australia to do a Certificate IV in Project Management and obtaining a Diploma in Early Childhood Education, had a history of mental health issues.

Many in the NZYQ cohort have histories of violent offending, with some reoffending since being released.

Jagseer's devastated brother, cousin and friend visited the crash site hours later, where they were seen weeping inconsolably over the tragic loss.

Nearly 1,500 petitions across nine countries, reportedly by Khalistan supporters, will not affect the legal process, according to State Attorney Tom Bakkedahl.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and a joint counter-terrorism taskforce are investigating the alleged plot, with a suspect now in custody.

Police also searched two southern Tasmanian properties allegedly linked to the man, seizing further cash and items of interest.

Gurdeep Talwar, who also contested the 2022 local government elections, said vandalism of his signs was not new but this year’s incidents “seem particularly nasty”.

Detector dogs gave a positive reaction, and testing confirmed the substance was amphetamine, also known as “speed.”

Police said Westman was armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, and fired dozens of rounds into the packed congregation of children and teachers.