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AFP chief links threats against MPs to heated political debate

Original: Federal police chief links threats against MPs directly to political debate By Holly Tregenza AFP Commissioner Krissy Ba

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an immediate and direct connection between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against federal politicians. The comments highlight growing concern in Canberra about the safety of MPs as inflammatory rhetoric in parliament and public debate spills over into intimidation and abuse directed at elected representatives.

Why now: Concern over politician safety and the tone of political debate is a live issue in Australia right now

Krissy BarrettAustralian Federal PoliceAustralian ParliamentHolly Tregenza

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• Federal police chief links threats against MPs directly to political debate By Holly Tregenza AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is an "immediate" and "direct connection" between heated moments of political discourse and the number of threats reported against… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2

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