Threats against high office holders and federal parliamentarians have surged

A line chart showing the rise of threats against high office holders and federal parliamentarians rising from under 300 in 2020 to 2021, to over 1,000 in 2025-2026.

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Reports of harassing, nuisance, offensive, and threatening behaviour against high office holders, federal parliamentarians, and electorate offices.

ABC NewsSource: AFP, media reports