Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese evacuated from official residence after security threat

Albanese evacuated after security scare

Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence on Tuesday following a security scare, authorities said.

He was moved out of The Lodge, the prime minister’s official home in the capital, Canberra.

National broadcaster ABC reported that the incident led to Albanese being taken to another location for several hours.

In a statement, the Australian Federal Police said officers responded to "an alleged security incident" at about 6 pm (0700 GMT).

"A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located," they said, adding there was "no current threat to the community or public safety".

The prime minister’s office told ABC that they trust the police "and thank them for their work".