‘Hate disruptors’ make wave of arrests over threats to politicians

Four people have been arrested this month following threats to federal politicians as a far-right code word emerged in regional New South Wales.

Justin Tomlinson

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‘Hate disruptors’ make wave of arrests over threats to politicians

A wave of arrests has been carried out by hate disruptors this month, resulting in four people being taken into custody over threats made against federal politicians.[1][2]

The enforcement actions come as a far-right code word was reported to have appeared on a flyer in a country town in New South Wales.[1][2]

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