The recent attacks have prompted soul-searching in a country where political violence is rare but threats and abuse against elected officials are rising. (Reuters pic)SYDNEY: Australian police said Thursday they had charged a man over threatening behaviour at a lawmaker's office, days after an attack on a parliamentarian that has put a spotlight on security of elected officials.
The 56-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly made threats and brandished a pair of nunchucks, Western Australian state police said.
The incident took place at the electoral office of state lawmaker Hannah Beazley, a member of Australia's ruling Labor Party, local media said.
The man has been charged with making threats as well as possession of cannabis and will face court on Thursday, police said.
