Australian Politicians Face Rise in Death Threats and Abuse Over Health Mandates

Australian Politicians Face Rise in Death Threats and Abuse Over Health Mandates
A general view of Australian Parliament House on August 14, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. Gary Ramage/Getty Images
Steve Milne
Daniel Khmelev
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Australian politicians are seeing a rise in death threats and abuse, as COVID-19 health mandates cause increasing levels of unrest around the country.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has said he and his young family have been targeted by death threats via social media early on Thursday morning. This follows a similar set of threats rece=ieved by the territory’s leader in October.

Steve is an Australian reporter based in Sydney covering sport, the arts, and politics. He is an experienced English teacher, qualified nutritionist, sports enthusiast, and amateur musician. Contact him at [email protected].
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