Anthony Albanese Is Safe, Secure Following Reported Bomb Threat That Forced His Evacuation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is "all good" following a reported bomb threat that forced him to evacuate his official Canberra residence.

Albanese Comments on Security Threat

The prime minister took to social media to share an update following the "alleged security incident," which authorities responded to at around 6 p.m. yesterday, according to 9News.

The social media post features Albanese's dog, Toto, along with a caption that reads, "Toto on alert but all good."

Albanese went on to thank the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for their "ongoing work and professionalism."

You can view the full post below.

What Happened?

According to The Guardian, Albanese had to be evacuated from the residence over what the report claims to be a threat involving explosives.

Albanese was able to return to the residence after a search was completed at around 9 p.m.

"A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located," a statement on the incident said. "There is no current threat to the community or public safety."

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher had also confirmed that a security incident had taken place at the official residence in Canberra.

"Very troubling circumstances," Gallagher said in an interview with ABC TV. "From our point of view, and [as] the prime minister has been saying months, we need to take temperature down."

"We've seen in other countries there is political violence and threats against politicians, but here in Australia, we're lucky able to get around and mix with the community and operate safely," the finance minister added. "But this is just another reminder that there are threats out there and where there are threats, the police will take them seriously."