Australian lawmakers face 951 security threats as online toxicity surges
Australian parliamentarians face escalating security threats, with the Australian Federal Police receiving 951 referrals against lawmakers in 2024-25, up 60% in four years. Social media is fueling political toxicity and threatening encounters at homes and offices. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warns heated rhetoric acts as "lighter fluid" for violence, urging politicians and media to lower political debate temperatures.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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