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Australia Police Chief Says Angry Debate Adds Risks to Lawmakers

TL;DRAustralian police chief warns heated political debate is endangering lawmakers after an attack.

Why it matters: Rising political violence threatens democratic institutions and free speech protections globally.

Acrimonious political debate in Australia is escalating risks to legislators, one of the country’s most senior police officers said after a lawmaker suffered serious injuries following an alleged attack.

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