arrrh - no, that doesn't stack up - if it's a federal offence - then, the federal police should and are empowerd to arrest him earlier - they don't need a reason now - thanks to Dutton - so, he could have been picked up months earlier --
also - he will be most likely on trial in a state court - highly likely - so, that doesn't cut it
and, no, it's nothing at all similar to the Bali nine