The attacks comes amid heightening political tensions about MPs being targeted for their views on the Gaza conflict.
Vandals have targeted federal MP Josh Burns’ office in Melbourne overnight, smashing windows and painting slogans across the building.
Victoria Police say at least five people were seen vandalising the office in St Kilda at about 3.20am on Wednesday.The Labor MP said he had contacted the Australian Federal Police and was waiting for further advice.“My team won’t be at the office this morning or until we’re told it is safe to do so, but we’re still here to help our community and can be contacted by email,” he said.
“I understand those who have seen images or vision of the attack might find it distressing. I’ll have more to say when I have further information.”Treasurer Jim Chalmers said it was completely unacceptable that Burns’ office was targeted by protestors.
“Communities like Josh’s and other communities where there are strongly held views about this horrific conflict in the Middle East, they are being torn apart and, you know, it’s completely and utterly unacceptable obviously, and I hope that Josh and his community is okay on what will be a really difficult day.”
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