The man used petrol and fire starters in an attempt to start the blazes, filming the incidents and accompanying the footage with extremist propaganda in support of Islamic State.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reaffirming a key election promise, highlighted that the move is critical to maintaining accessible internet for all Australians, now and in the future.
The 58-year-old was sentenced by the Brisbane Supreme Court on Thursday, 3 October 2024, and must serve at least 12 months before being eligible for parole.
The mission draws its inspiration from the life and teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji—a self-realized saint, scholar, and poet whom Mahatma Gandhi regarded as his spiritual mentor.
ACT Greens spokeswoman defended Rangarajan, stating that the post was a "creative writing exercise" aimed at exploring the absurdity of martyrdom and dying for ideological causes.
The incident has left the Indian-origin family feeling unsafe in their own home, particularly with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly relatives living with him.
