Anthony Albanese describes the assassination of the former Japanese prime minister as an act of terrorism, and warns a similar attack on political leaders could occur again.
Ms Andrews, who served as minister for Home Affairs in the Morrison government, said there had been recent consideration given to the threats facing political leaders."I think we need to revisit that because quite frankly, and I hate to say this, it is but a matter of time until we experience such an assassination attempt in Australia," she told Nine.
Mr Albanese said it was an important feature of democracy that senior politicians can freely and safely meet with ordinary voters in the public, pointing to the election campaign as a good example. "Part of cherishing that democracy is allowing for that interaction that we have in this great country of Australia, whereby people in senior positions are able to walk down the street, attend events, whether in a professional or a personal capacity," he said.
"And feel that they are safe from this sort of senseless violence, this crime, this act of terrorism that we have seen tragically unfold in Japan."Watch
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