The Guardian
AFP warns online hostility is extending beyond the internet
The Australian Federal Police warns that online hostility is reaching into everyday life. Its chief says changes in social attitudes behind political threats cannot be reversed by any single measure, as the force works to keep parliamentarians safe. eSafety has also used the image of a gladiatorial arena to describe social media.
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What to know
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The AFP chief says no single intervention can undo the social shifts driving political threats.
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eSafety draws a parallel between social media and a gladiatorial arena.
Why it matters
These remarks link concerns about online hostility with the challenge of protecting parliamentarians.
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