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NSW Parliament House was evacuated on Monday morning as police investigated a possible threat to the building in the Sydney CBD.
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Security ordered everyone to leave the Macquarie Street building just before 10.30am.
Staff made their way into The Domain at the back of Parliament House as several police cars arrived on Hospital Road.
It is understood a suspicious package found outside was the focus. A bomb squad officer was seen checking the item.
However, the threat is now over and staff have been allowed to return to work.
A police spokesman confirmed a "police operation" was under way but could not provide further details.
Premier Mike Baird is not in the area and was due to attend an event in Liverpool on Monday morning.
More to come