Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from his official residence, The Lodge, in Canberra on Tuesday evening after authorities received a bomb threat.
Security agencies responded quickly to the alert, which was reported at around 6 pm local time. Police moved the prime minister to a secure location while specialist teams conducted a thorough search of the residence and surrounding grounds.
After completing the security sweep, investigators found no suspicious objects. Officials later confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. Albanese returned to the residence later in the evening once the area was declared safe.
The prime minister’s office thanked security personnel for their swift response and professionalism. Police described the incident as a security threat and said investigations are continuing to identify the source of the warning.
Authorities in Australia have recently expressed concern about an increase in threats and harassment targeting political leaders and public officials. Security agencies continue to monitor risks and urge the public to report suspicious activity.
The prime minister is safe and government operations continue as normal.