Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

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Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Security at Parliament House has been bolstered after pro-************ protesters scaled the roof of the building during a demonstration.

Four people were arrested on July 4 after climbing onto the roof of Parliament House and unfurling banners, which triggered an investigation into security procedures in the building.

House of Representatives Speaker Milton ***** confirmed short-term security measures had been increased following the incident.

“Measures include physical, procedural and intelligence based enhancements,” he told parliament on Monday.

“For security reasons, I will not detail the specific measures that have been implemented, however, these enhancements have occurred and are ongoing.”

Mr ***** said longer-term security upgrades were being considered following talks with security agencies.

The move coincides with a threat by *********** Federal Police to walk off the job in a move that would likely shut down the federal parliament.

Officers would leave their posts at Parliament House for the first time, to strike over what the union describes as a “toxic” pay deal.

Politicians and political events would not be guarded by the AFP unless there was a “significant” threat, the union said on Monday.

The Speaker said the upgrade to security also took into consideration the upgrade to Australia’s ******* threat level.

ASIO increased the threat level last week from possible to probable, the first time in 10 years the warning had risen.

Mr ***** said security issues around Parliament House needed to be taken seriously.

“The security and access to *********** Parliament House must always be balanced to keep democracy open to the people, whilst also protecting those who visit and work in the building and surrounds,” he said.

“*********** Parliament House is a key pillar of our democracy. It is also a source of national pride.”

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