A Mayfield man has been charged with allegedly posting a video to social media threatening a federal parliamentarian.
The Australian Federal Police was alerted to the threatening behaviour in June, after receiving a report of concerning content posted on a social media platform, including threats to harm a "high office holder".
The AFP said investigations revealed further alleged threats, linked to the same social media account, posted between October 2025 and June 2026.
A search warrant was executed at a Mayfield property on Tuesday June, 23, where investigators seized an electronic device, a USB storage device, a black replica pistol with two magazines, clothing and face coverings.
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It will be alleged in court that the seized clothing and face coverings were worn by the man when filming the threatening message.
The Mayfield man, 35, was charged with offences including one count of possess or use a prohibited weapon without a permit and threatening to cause serious harm to a Commonwealth public official.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
He is scheduled to appear in Newcastle Local Court on July 30.
AFP detective acting inspector Chris Campbell said the AFP took all threats made against elected officials seriously.
"Public officials deserve the ability to carry out their duties without facing the threat of harm," he said.
"People should not assume they are anonymous online or beyond the AFP's reach. The AFP has the means to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought before the courts."
