On Wednesday morning, Barr said: 'We know this is a big problem. In a segment on Sunrise, Barr suggested Mr Albanese turn of Twitter notifications to avoid the criticism, when speaking with Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neil and Liberal Senator Jane Hume. 'It's quite astonishing what people are prepared to say anonymously. 'I know during the pandemic there was a need for people in leadership positions to have security because of issues of personal safety … but the things that people say online sometimes are quite astonishing.' 'I have a look at what people say occasionally – usually I try not to look, but it is quite horrific,' he told ABC Adelaide. In wishing Mr McGowan well, Mr Albanese said the pressures brought about by online 'trolls and bots' added more tension to politicians' roles. Mr Albanese's frank admission came after Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan unexpectedly stood down from the state's top job on Monday, citing the job's 'relentless pressure'. Sunrise host Natalie Barr has called out Anthony Albanese after he complained about the 'horrific' abuse he cops online, saying it weighs on him and adds undue pressure.
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