'Determined to Make Sure We Do Everything': Albanese Reacts to MPs' Calls for Duress Alarms

Australia considers panic buttons for MPs after attack on Helen Haines

PM acknowledges politicians have ‘put up with the threat environment for too long’

'Determined to make sure we do everything': Albanese reacts to MPs' calls for duress alarms

The prime minister has responded to a proposal for heightened safety measures sparked by the alleged attack on MP Helen Haines.

Albanese promises Australian MPs security upgrade after Haines attack

Prime Minister told party colleagues increased threats and aggression require swift boost to security

Australian PM flags improved security for politicians following attack

Digital Desk | Canberra, Oct 27 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the government is reviewing new safety measures for politicians after an attack on Member of Parliament (MP) Helen Haines. Albanese told a meeting of his governing Labour Party in Canberra that he has asked for a review of MPs' security arrangements to be fast-tracked after Haines was critically injured in the attack earlier this month. He s…

Albanese promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety as he mulls panic buttons for politicians

Anthony Albanese has promised a “swift government response” to safety threats to MPs and floated the provision of duress alarms for electorate offices, saying politicians and their staff have put up with threats for too long. The prime minister’s pledge to the Labor partyroom came hours after senator Fatima Payman again slammed her former government […]