Politics · Australia · 8 hrs ago

Specialist security squad to be deployed at Victorian polling booths

Specialist security squad to be deployed at Victorian polling booths

A specialist security squad will be sent to polling booths in Victoria during the state election.

The election is taking place this month.

The deployment comes amid rising political tensions in the state.

The squad’s presence means specialist security personnel will be at voting locations.

The plan is tied to election security at polling booths during a period of heightened tensions.

The squad is due to be deployed during the election, though no further details are given.

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