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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-25T03:54:43+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/25/afp-commissioner-krissy-barrett-threats-mps-political-debate-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/afp-boss-says-politicians-heated-rhetoric-is-fuelling-threats-against--771bd5/

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 spotl

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