Anthony Albanese evacuated from official Canberra residence for three hours due to bomb threat

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorFebruary 24, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Anthony Albanese evacuated from official Canberra residence for three hours due to bomb threat

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge, his official Canberra residence, on Tuesday evening due to a bomb threat. The evacuation occurred around 6pm, and Albanese was relocated while police investigated the threat. After a thorough search of the property near Parliament House, authorities found nothing suspicious and deemed there was no threat to the community. Albanese returned to The Lodge after 9pm. The incident follows increased security concerns for federal politicians, with the Australian Federal Police establishing teams to address threats against them. AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett recently noted a rise in threats against politicians and members of the Jewish community, with over 20 people charged in recent months.

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