CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 12 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
A Melbourne manis expected to appear in Ringwood Magistrates' Court on 16 February, 2027,charged after allegedly sending harassing emails tofederal parliamentarians.
The AFP's National Security Investigations(NSI) teamsbegan an investigation after receiving multiple reports of crime from various federal parliamentariansregarding alleged threatening emails.
The NSI teamsubsequently executed a search warrant at ahomein Melbourne's eastern suburbsyesterday (11 November, 2026.)
A man, 67, was charged with three counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment.
The man was granted conditionalbailto appear before Ringwood Magistrates' CourtinFebruary 2027.
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced the establishment of NSI teams in October 2025 to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia's social cohesion, including those targeting high office holders and federal parliamentarians.
Information about threats to the community can be reported to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400, or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you believe someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
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