Josh Burns MP pointed out the relentless online harassment he experiences soared after thieves ransacked his office in Canberra. During the hearings, he recounted about a staggering flood of abusive messages targeting his heritage and personal life. Some of these messages were especially vicious, with individuals making alarming threats to destroy buildings or assault him directly.
Officials also highlighted distressing reports of similar threats sent to other policymakers . A well-known female MP, whose partner is of Jewish background , endured relentless antisemitic abuse. Now, representatives are calling for urgent legislation to clamp down on digital harassment, while urging platforms to monitor content that fuels such behaviour.