"Sadly, over the past two years, aggressive protesters have repeatedly blocked access to the electorate office for people seeking assistance, Albanese said in a statement announcing the decision on Sunday. This has also significantly affected churchgoers attending the neighbouring St Clements Church, including disruption to funerals and other church services. The site, which closed on Friday, was owned by a neighbouring Anglican church, which Albanese claimed ended the lease because of the ongoing protests."
"There were people being abused going to funerals, he told ABC Radio on Monday. It basically became untenable for people it just does my head in that people think that a cause is advanced by that sort of behaviour, he said. A new site will be chosen for the office, which allows constituents to seek help from his staff on a range of matters."
Anthony Albanese closed his inner-Sydney Marrickville electorate office after almost 30 years due to repeated protests, particularly over the war in Gaza. Aggressive protesters reportedly blocked access for people seeking assistance and disrupted neighboring St Clements Church, including funerals and other services. The site was owned by a neighbouring Anglican church that ended the lease because of the protests, and the office closed on Friday. Albanese said the situation became untenable and described abuse of people attending funerals. A new site will be selected to allow constituents to access staff. Political figures condemned or defended the protests, citing intimidation and civic protest.
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