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AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women in public life face threats of sexual violence more often, and the safety of elected officials is now in the spotlight.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Canberra, Australia's top federal police official has drawn a direct line between politicians' heated rhetoric and the threats now aimed at elected leaders.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorCommissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence, and the safety of elected representatives at every level is now under review.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the police chief is saying the shouting in parliament doesn't stay in parliament. It ends up in people's inboxes.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the argument, yes. Those who write the speeches rarely read the replies.

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