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Violent attacks on Australian politicians, including one with nunchucks, highlight a dangerous and escalating threat to public officials.
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Man arrested for allegedly making threats at Hannah Beazley’s electorate office while armed with nunchucks
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Perth man charged with ‘being armed in a way that may cause fear’ days after Helen Haines allegedly attacked with 4WD outside her Victorian officeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged after allegedly threatening staff and wielding nunchucks at the electoral office of the Western Australian local government minister, Hannah Beazley.The arrest on Thursday came after federal independent MP Helen Haines was hospitalised with severe injuries after an alleged attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta in Victoria earlier in the week. Continue reading...
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