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Threats against Australian federal politicians have surged, with nearly double the reports in two years. Police data shows 951 threats up to June, leading to charges for at least 21 individuals. Recent cases involve social media threats, including a bomb threat evacuating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Politicians and staff are feeling the strain, with 72% of parliament members seeing a rise in abuse. Police are stepping up efforts to tackle high-harm threats and hate crimes, urging offices to report everything for better tracking and interventions.

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