Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge as police responded to an alleged security incident.
The Australian Federal Police responded to his official residence in Canberra about 6pm AEDT on Tuesday.
“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.”
It comes amid increasing threats made against politicians, including the prime minister.
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