Federal Police Investigation Raises Stakes on Political Disruption at Public Venues

The National Press Club escalated a GetUp banner protest during Pauline Hanson's speech from a security matter to a federal police investigation. The June 17 disruption targeted her wage policies. Whether it meets legal thresholds for trespass or obstruction remains uncertain—the AFP will determine that. The referral signals what counts as criminal, not merely disruptive, political action at major venues.