Violent and menacing threats to Australia’s politicians double in two years, according to police data

<p>At least 21 charges have been laid against individuals since October, Australian federal police say, following 951 reports to June</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Nearly three violent or menacing threats against federal politicians are being reported to police daily, according to Australian federal police data, with rates almost doubling in two years.</p><p>The soaring danger for elected officials and their staff reached new heights this week when Anthony Albanese was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/24/anthony-albanese-evacuated-from-official-canberra-residence-due-to-security-threat-ntwnfb">evacuated from The Lodge</a> in Canberra over a bomb threat.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/01/violent-and-menacing-threats-to-australias-politicians-double-in-two-years-according-to-police-data-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>

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