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Sydney Man Charged Over Alleged Death Threats to Federal MP

AFP figures show 951 referrals this financial year, signaling a tougher stance on criminal abuse of politicians.

Overview

  • Police allege the 43-year-old made multiple phone calls threatening to kill a federal parliamentarian.
  • AFP officers searched his Greystanes home and seized electronic devices during the investigation.
  • He has been charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence and faces a maximum five-year sentence.
  • The case was reported on December 16 to a specialist team focused on harms to social cohesion, and he is due at Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday.
  • Authorities point to a broader surge in threats, with 951 referrals in 2024/25 and recent cases involving Allegra Spender, Anika Wells, and an alleged online kidnapping threat to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.