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A man is about to face a Brisbane court accused of training overseas for involvement in a foreign conflict.


The 45-year-old Victorian man was arrested after Australian Federal Police, with the aid of Victorian and Queensland police, searched properties in both states on Tuesday.


"It will be alleged in court that the man travelled overseas to participate in training to assist in the participation of hostile activity offshore," the three police forces said in a joint statement on Wednesday.


An AFP spokesman told AAP it was incorrect to say the man was facing terrorism-related charges.


He said the AFP would not be revealing where the training allegedly occurred, nor the conflict the man allegedly intended to join, but said details would likely be revealed in court.


Six search warrants were executed on Tuesday in the Victorian suburbs of Caulfield South, Caulfield, East Bentleigh and Tynong North by the AFP and Victoria Police.


Two search warrants were also executed at Toowoomba, west of Brisbane.


The man has been charged with making preparations for incursions into foreign states for the purpose of engaging in hostile activities, contrary to Section 7 of the Crimes (Foreign Incursions and Recruitment) Act 1978.


The maximum penalty for this offence is 10 years imprisonment.


Investigations into the matter are continuing.


"Members of the public are encouraged to call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 if they have information they believe may be linked to this investigation," the statement said.


The man's lawyer Nick Dore says his client will likely apply for bail.