AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs

October 22, 2026 · 2:00 pm 2 sources

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• Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election
  The Guardian · October 22, 2026 14:00
  Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast On Monday night, Georgie Purcell shared a statement on social…
• AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
  The Guardian · October 25, 2026 03:54
  Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s top federal law enforcement official has drawn a direct link between politicians’ rhetoric and threats and abuse being…