Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official residence in Canberra due to an apparent bomb threat.
Australian Federal Police evacuated Albanese and moved him to a alternative secure location shortly before 8.40pm on Tuesday.
He has not been injured.
Investigations remain underway and information about the incident is scarce, but it is understood there is no ongoing threat to the public.
AFP told Daily Mail in a statement: ‘About 6pm today, the AFP responded to an alleged security incident within the ACT.
‘A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located.
‘There is no current threat to the community or public safety.
‘Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.’
The news comes amid
Anthony Albanese (above) was evacuated from his official Canberra residence, The Lodge
Albanese (pictured at The Lodge with Treasurer Jim Chalmers in August) was removed from his home shortly before 8.40pm on Tuesday
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