Australia’s Albanese Back to Official Residence After Evacuation
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said officers responded to what it described as an "alleged security incident" at 6 p.m. local time. The prime minister was allowed back into the official residence after authorities completed a full sweep of the premises.
"A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located," a statement from the Australian Federal Police said, adding that "there is no current threat to the community or public safety."
The incident comes amid a documented rise in threats against senior political figures across Australia.
In October, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett launched specialized hate disrupter squads—formally known as National Security Investigations teams—to confront escalating threats, including those targeting elected officials.
Earlier this month, in a Senate Estimates Opening Statement, Barrett warned that hatred and violence have increasingly been directed at federal politicians, other officeholders, and members of Australia’s Jewish community. She revealed that 21 individuals nationwide have been charged since the teams were established.
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