Neil Prakash could face a life sentence if found guilty. 9News
has appeared in a Darwin court after being deported from Turkey to face six terrorism charges.
He will remain in custody in Darwin until AFP and Victorian Police officers jointly take him into custody and escort him to Melbourne. He declined legal representation and remained silent when Judge Morris asked him to confirm his identity. Prakash has been described as the "most important and the most dangerous" Australian member of Islamic State.
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