The Erosion of Civility: Australia's Escalating Threats to Public Officials The recent spate of violent threats against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians is a stark reminder of the corrosive state of public discourse.
Authorities are scrambling to boost security measures, but it's clear that the degrading security environment described by ASIO boss Mike Burgess is not just a concern for leaders – it's also a symptom of deeper societal issues.
Forty people have been charged with Commonwealth crimes for threatening MPs and high office holders since September last year.