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Threats against Australian politicians are on the rise

The AFP leave a home during a raid in Canberra

The AFP conduct a raid at a home in Canberra Source: AAP

Police have revealed the number of threats to federal politicians has more than tripled in the past three years.


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By Julien Oeuillet, Finn McHugh

Source: SBS News



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Police have revealed the number of threats to federal politicians has more than tripled in the past three years.


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