Prime Minister Evacuated From Canberra Residence After Bomb Threat
Anthony Albanese was moved from The Lodge on Feb. 24 after a bomb threat; AFP searched the residence and found nothing suspicious, officials said.
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Overview
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge on Feb. 24 and moved at about 6 p.m., returning after 9 p.m. following a police search, AFP and his office said.
The AFP said it responded to an "alleged security incident" involving a bomb threat and that "nothing suspicious was located," adding there was no current threat to community or public safety.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher described the evacuation as "very troubling" and "extraordinary" and urged calmer public discourse, while Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and Greens leader Larissa Waters said they were glad Albanese was safe.
The AFP commissioner announced national security investigations teams in October, and police have charged more than 20 people in relation to threats against federal politicians, officials said.
The AFP said further information will be provided at an appropriate time and that there were no updates early Wednesday morning as searches and investigations continued, officials added.
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FAQ
The incident was a bomb threat reported on February 24, prompting the evacuation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
He was evacuated around 6 p.m. on February 24 and returned after 9 p.m. following a police search that found nothing suspicious.
The AFP searched the residence and found nothing suspicious, stating there was no current threat to community or public safety.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher called it 'very troubling' and urged calmer discourse; Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and Greens leader Larissa Waters expressed relief that Albanese was safe.
The AFP has charged more than 20 people for threats against federal politicians, and national security investigations teams were announced in October.
