AustraliaNSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty has reported aggressive and threatening social media comments directed at her to the police, stating that such behavior 'crossed the line' and constitutes an attack on democracy. The comments appeared on the Facebook page of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party (SFF), which opposes Moriarty's proposed pilot program aimed at eradicating feral pigs through cooperation between landowners. The program includes hefty fines for non-compliance, which some farmers find objectionable. SFF MP Mark Banasiak denied knowledge of the offensive content but committed to reporting it to authorities. Moriarty emphasized that while robust political debate is essential, threats of violence against elected officials undermine democratic principles. Premier Chris Minns condemned the hostility toward Moriarty, calling it 'appalling.'
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