I have written previously about the lack of security in Australia at major buildings and potential targets for terrorists.
But the latest revelation is extremely disturbing. It is reported that there are as few as 10 police on duty at Melbourne's International and Domestic Airport terminals at any one time. 10 only.
So while you can be sure that there are more than a fair share of customs officials trying to prevent a piece of fruit, Chinese herbs or some other non lethal item entering our country, the airport itself is almost unprotected.
However the Melbourne Airport authority think that 10 police is enough, and they don't need more security. Are they kidding? This is the second biggest airport in Australia and is home to both major international and domestic terminals. And its a damn big area.
Kevin Rudd has announced a federal inquiry into the incident that occurred at Sydney airport resulting in the death of one man. But you don't need an inquiry to tell you that 10 police is nowhere near enough to protect what might be considered a prime target by terrorists.
For god sakes, just send more police to Australian airports. Its not that bloody hard.
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There's no way you'll Get Mick Kelty to admit there's a problem, he's only good at blaming others. From the Bali 9, the Haneef case and even to David Hicks, he's shown that he cares little for the Australian public. He's main focus is brown nosing to who ever is in power at the time.
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