Josh Burns MP pointed out the relentless online harassment he faces soared after vandals vandalised his office in Canberra. During the hearings, he testified about a staggering flood of toxic messages targeting his heritage and personal life. Some of these messages were particularly vicious, with users making barbaric threats to destroy buildings or assault him directly.
Investigators also noted distressing reports of similar threats sent to other policymakers . A prominent female MP, whose partner is of Jewish , endured relentless antisemitic abuse. Now, MPs are calling for urgent measures to clamp down on digital harassment, while urging platforms to crack down content that fuels such behaviour.