The Albanese government has been briefed on security concerns that have already put politicians under greater threat. auspol
The pandemic response has fuelled anti-government sentiment and allowed like-minded people to use technology to challenge and circumvent authorities, security agencies have warned.under freedom of information laws, shed new light on the agencies’ perception of the security environment within and outside Australia.Alex Ellinghausen
“Significant protest activity in 2022, COVID-19 disinformation and negative social media sentiment, has led to an increase in threats and harassing, nuisance and offensive behaviour towards Parliamentarians and against protected establishments such as Parliament House,” the AFP briefing papers state.
“The rise of the digital economy globally, and the proliferation of new technologies that supplant traditional forms of communication, service-delivery and social cohesion will create new challenges for the safety and security of Australian citizens,” the department’s briefing papers state.
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