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Threats against Australian politicians are on the rise

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Police have revealed the number of threats to federal politicians has more than tripled in the past three years. Politicians and experts say the spike is being driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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By Finn McHugh, Julien Oeuillet

Presented by Svetlana Printcev

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Police have revealed the number of threats to federal politicians has more than tripled in the past three years. Politicians and experts say the spike is being driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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