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Threats to Australian politicians rising before MP hit by car
Original: 'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
An Australian federal politician was struck by a car, an incident described by colleagues as 'our worst nightmare'. It comes against a backdrop of escalating threats and abuse directed at Australian politicians, raising fresh concerns about the safety of public officials and the climate of hostility surrounding them ahead of any possible politically motivated attack.
Why now: The attack on a sitting MP has intensified debate about the growing threat environment facing Australian politicians.
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