The office of local Federal MP, Tony Pasin was forced to evacuate yesterday following the discovery of a suspicious substance.
Staff from the office opened the letter addressed to Mr Pasin just after 11.15am Wednesday, with the letter said to contain a powdered brown substance.
MFS crews equipped with Hazmat equipment were quick to attend with the incident also seeing the Australian Federal Police notified.
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No one was injured, with the substance now being tested.
Late yesterday Mr Pasin issued a statement thanking the first responders who acted quickly with diligence and professionalism.
The MP has held the local seat since 2013.
