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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:00:20+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/22/politicians-say-they-are-paying-thousands-for-own-security-upgrades-amid-rising-threats-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/australian-politicians-say-they-are-paying-thousands-for-their-own-sec-f14760/

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