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Adrian Schrinner

Lord Mayor of Brisbane since 2020

Australia · Brisbane City Hall tightens security after threats to councillors

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has revealed a spate of threats against councillors and staff has prompted a security overhaul at City Hall, including de-escalation training for employees. Warning against rising aggression in public debate, Schrinner said Australia risked emulating the United States' history of political violence unless the toxic discourse is cooled.