AdvertisementAdvertisementAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers a statement on Feb 6, 2026. (File photo: AFP/Bay Ismoyo)24 Feb 2026 08:24PM (Updated: 24 Feb 2026 08:27PM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate his official residence on Tuesday (Feb 24) over a security threat, police said.Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge, his official residence in the capital Canberra.National broadcaster ABC reported the threat saw Albanese taken to a separate location for several hours before he returned after nothing suspicious was found. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police said they had responded to "an alleged security incident" around 6pm (3pm, Singapore time)."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".Source: Agencies/coSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST