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A 45-year-old man has been charged over allegedly posting death threats toward politicians online.
Five offensive posts were made on social media in March 2026, with one containing alleged death threats against two members of parliament, the Australian Federal Police said.
I’d urge my counterpart, Tony Burke and the prime minister, to get on and do what they promised they would, what they’ve passed laws to enable. The ball is in their court.
Yes, they’re working with state and territory governments. I’m not going to give them gratuitous advice. I will call on the [federal] government to do what they said they would, what is recommended in this interim report. We’re not going to stand in the way of that.
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