He was sentenced on 31 March 2006 to five years prison with a non-parole period of two years .
Thomas had been the first Australian to be convicted under anti-terrorism laws introduced in Australia after the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States .
Thomas was sentenced on 31 March 2006 to five years prison with a non-parole period of two years .
Thomas had been the first Australian to be convicted under anti-terrorism laws introduced in Australia after the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States .