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Ben Harvey outlines the bomb scare which led to Anthony Albanese being evacuated from The Lodge, and looks back at historical threats to PMs including John Howard, who was forced to wear a bullet proof vest.

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Ben Harvey outlines the bomb scare which led to Anthony Albanese being evacuated from his official residence and looks back at historical threats to Australian Prime Ministers, including John Howard who was forced to wear a bullet proof vest.

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey outlines the bomb scare which led to Anthony Albanese being evacuated from his official residence and looks back at historical threats to Australian Prime Ministers, including John Howard who was forced to wear a bullet proof vest.

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