Ex-cops join election security flying squad in major crackdown
The Victorian Electoral Commission is recruiting a security squad to patrol booths during early voting for this month's state election, focusing on intimidation tactics, potential dirty tricks, and breaches of voters' privacy. The commission's security overhaul is part of a larger security crackdown amid growing tensions in Australia.
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Published 03 Nov 2026, 08:30 UTC · Updated 03 Nov 2026, 08:42 UTC
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