Perth Teen Arrested After Alleged Online Death Threats to PM and NSW Premier

The man was charged with threatening to kill and will face court in Mandurah next month.

NSW Premier Chris Minns addresses the media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 20, 2025. George Chan/Getty Images

A 19-year-old man has been charged in Western Australia (WA) after allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on social media.

Officers from WA Police’s State Security Investigations Group arrested the teenager following an investigation into a message allegedly sent on Jan. 14.