Activist Austin Mackell faces court for harassing MP 192 times
Activist Austin Mackell appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges for harassing Federal MP Susan Templeman, contacting her office 192 times. He allegedly threatened her staff and made abusive calls while claiming his prosecution is a violation of his free speech. The case highlights concerns over political rhetoric and the seriousness of harassment directed at public officials.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 18:10 UTC
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