The Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese , has closed his inner-Sydney electorate office after almost 30 years, saying his hand had been forced by repeated protests outside the office.

Albanese’s office in Marrickville, in his electorate of Grayndler, has long been a target of demonstrations, particularly over the war in Gaza, including a months-long sit-in outside the office in 2024.

“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.” Pro-Palestine protests closing

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