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

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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 directed at leaders. The safety of elected representatives at all levels has been thrown into the spotlight after…

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