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

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Violent and menacing threats to Australia’s politicians double in two years, according to police data
At least 21 charges have been laid against individuals since October, Australian federal police say, following 951 reports to JuneGet our
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At least 21 charges have been laid against individuals since October, Australian federal police say, following 951 reports to June

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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.

The soaring danger for elected officials and their staff reached new heights this week when Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra over a bomb threat.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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