Has anyone noticed an uptick in public harassment?

The last few months or so both me (FTM18 50/50 passing) and my non-binary partner have both experienced an uptick in public harassment, particularly at bus stops/public transport. I have had more people yell profanity’s at me from there car in the past two months then the rest of my life combined. Even when I’m girl moding/not passing I’ve been harassed. Just now I had someone scream “FREAK” at me while getting on the bus. People have yelled at me from there cars/bikes while I’m at work. I’ve had people throw stuff at me and my partner. This hasn’t happened to me at this magnitude before. I live in Australia on the east coast. What the fuck is happening??? Is anyone else experiencing this??