Federal minister closes Brisbane office after threatening incident
Wells closed her Brisbane office after a security incident. Separately, a man faced charges over threats to state MP Hannah Beazley.
Federal Communications Minister Anika Wells closed her Brisbane electorate office on Wednesday after a security incident. Police arrived at the Nundah office around 10:20am.
A woman had allegedly acted in a threatening way toward staff. A 47-year-old was arrested and charged with public nuisance.
She will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 26. Wells said she decided to close temporarily while security is upgraded.
Staff continue answering calls. The same day, a man allegedly made threats and swung nunchakus outside Queensland state MP Hannah Beazley's office.
A 56-year-old Bentley man was charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear. He was also charged with making a threat and cannabis possession.
Both incidents came days after federal MP Helen Haines was attacked outside her office in Wangaratta. She lost both her legs.
- Anika Wells, Communications and Sport
- Minister
- Wednesday, 10:20am
- Incident date
- 47-year-old, public nuisance
- Woman charged
Why it mattersSecurity threats against MPs are rising in a short time. This suggests a concerning pattern and may prompt government action on protection measures.
AustraliaAustralian federal and state MPs now face visible security risks; the government is considering bolstered police protection and security upgrades for homes and offices.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·theage.com.au
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