Threatening bullet found on MP's car during industrial dispute
A bullet was left on Paul Edbrooke's car. It was inscribed with "RAT" and his old firefighter number.
Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke found a bullet on his car on Saturday. The bullet was inscribed with "RAT" and his old firefighter number.
Victoria Police are investigating it as a threat. Edbrooke said a small minority in the firefighters union thought threats were acceptable.
He called it "a new low in a pattern of threatening behaviour" against politicians. The United Firefighters Union condemned the threat.
They said it does not represent the union. This comes amid an ongoing dispute between the union and Fire Rescue Victoria over bargaining.
- Paul Edbrooke
- Minister
- RAT and Edbrooke's old firefighter number
- Markings on bullet
- Since 2021
- Dispute timeline
- Victoria Police
- Party investigating
Why it mattersThreats against politicians are being investigated. Elected members face rising security risks.
AustraliaAustralian MPs face an increasing number of threats, prompting parliament to review security and consider codes of conduct.
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