A Melbourne man is expected to appear in Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 16 February, 2027, charged after allegedly sending harassing emails to federal parliamentarians.
The AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) teams began an investigation after receiving multiple reports of crime from various federal parliamentarians regarding alleged threatening emails.
The NSI team subsequently executed a search warrant at a home in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs yesterday (11 November, 2026.)
A man, 67, was charged with three counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment.
The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Ringwood Magistrates’ Court in February 2027.
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced the establishment of NSI teams in October 2025 to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia’s social cohesion, including those targeting high office holders and federal parliamentarians.
Information about threats to the community can be reported to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400, or via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If you believe someone you know is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).
