Swords, Axes Seized as Man Charged Over Online Threats to Federal Politicians The Australian Federal Police have charged a Queensland man suspected of making social media threats against multiple federal MPs between December 10 and 15, 2025. The AFP’s National Security Investigations team allegedly linked the 39-year-old to the X account used for the messages, which originated from his devices. A search of his Woodridge unit resulted in the seizure of items including swords, axes, and electronic files.

• An Australian man has been charged with making social media threats against federal MPs.
• The threats were allegedly made on the social media platform X between December 10-15, 2025.
• The AFP linked the 39-year-old man to the account via his mobile phone and computer.
• Police executed a search warrant on December 19, seizing swords, axes, and electronic files.
• The man’s unit in Woodridge, Logan, south of Brisbane, was searched.