**CANBERRA** - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence Tuesday night after police received a bomb threat, forcing a three-hour security lockdown.
Albanese was moved from The Lodge to a secure location around 6pm as authorities launched an immediate investigation into the threat against the Canberra residence.
The incident adds to mounting security concerns facing world leaders globally, as threats against government officials continue to escalate.
Police cordoned off the area while bomb disposal experts conducted a thorough sweep of the prime ministerial residence. The investigation remained ongoing as of late Tuesday.
**The evacuation underscores the heightened security risks facing heads of government worldwide, with authorities increasingly vigilant about potential threats to senior political figures.**
No injuries were reported, and Albanese's whereabouts during the investigation were not disclosed for security reasons.