# MP calls for rethink of pre-poll voting amid heightened security concerns in wake of Haines incident

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:00:36+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/27/mp-calls-rethink-pre-poll-voting-helen-haines-heightened-security-concerns-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/mp-calls-for-rethink-of-pre-poll-voting-amid-heightened-security-conce-e52839/

Liberal-National MP Garth Hamilton says he has ‘witnessed three interactions between cars and people at pre-poll, two accidental’ Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast A Liberal-National MP has called for a rethink of pre-poll voting at federal elections, including potentially shortening the amount of time booths are open, amid concerns of threats to voters and volunteers.

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