‘People have lost all sense of shame’: three threats against federal politicians reported to police every day
The Guardian World
by Sarah Basford CanalesFebruary 28, 2026
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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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/28/2026