# AFP chief says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fueling threats against MPs

https://mins.news/en/item/114469

- The Guardian, 2026-10-25 03:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/25/afp-commissioner-krissy-barrett-threats-mps-political-debate-ntwnfb

> Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says politicians’ rhetoric is directly linked to threats and abuse against elected representatives. The safety of MPs has drawn attention after independent MP Helen Haines was allegedly attacked outside her Wangaratta office. Barrett says women are more often singled out individually, often with threats of sexual violence.

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