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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed death threats against his children as he condemned anti-vaccine protesters pursuing the NT chief minister.
The family of the Northern Territory leader Michael Gunner left their home after his personal address was disclosed at an anti-vaccination rally.
Mr Hunt shed a tear as he reflected on the situation at a Covid press conference in Canberra on Wednesday.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt (pictured) has revealed his family received death threats against his children 'a few years ago'
'I've never really talked about it. There was a period where the lives of my children were threatened quite openly a few years ago,' he told reporters in Canberra.
'That was a matter of great concern. But we have very fine federal police in this country.'
The Victorian Liberal MP offered strong support to Mr Gunner, the NT Labor leader.
'Let me condemn clearly, absolutely, unequivocally the attack on Michael Gunner's house and what would have been deep concerns for his family,' Mr Hunt said.
'To those