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Australian Premier Albanese evacuated from official residence over 'security incident'
'Thorough search' done, 'nothing suspicious' located, says police spokesperson
Saadet Gokce |
24.02.2026 - Update : 24.02.2026
ISTANBUL
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence in Canberra after an evacuation over a "security incident" on Tuesday, according to local media reports.
Albanese returned to The Lodge after the police gave the all-clear, SBS News reported.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night, with police responding to the alleged bomb threat at 6 pm (0700GMT).
He was moved to another location earlier as federal police responded to the alleged "security incident" and investigated the matter.
"A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located," a statement from the Australian Federal Police said. "There is no current threat to the community or public safety."
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