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Australian politicians say they are paying thousands for their own security upgrades amid rising threats

The Labor government and politicians across the parliament are still considering how they will respond when they return to Canberra…

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According to The Guardian, the Labor government and politicians across the parliament are still considering how they will respond when they return to Canberra…

This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian, Asio and MP Helen Haines Get.

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Location
Australia · Oceania
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
Australian, Asio, MP Helen Haines Get, Security
Section
Politics

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