Mrs Bronwyn Bishop (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Before we begin with the business on the blue, I have a statement concerning enhanced security arrangements at Parliament House. I have kept members informed about enhanced security arrangements at Parliament House to ensure the safety of Parliament House and its occupants. As I have noted in my statements to the House, the security arrangements are constantly under assessment.

For obvious reasons, I do not comment on the operational detail of security arrangements. However, I inform members that, as part of the continuing upgrade of security, I have agreed to an armed AFP presence in the attendants' booth adjacent to the chamber in line with security advice. The AFP officers on duty in this role will be operating under strict protocols. As is my practice, I will continue to keep members informed about additional enhancements to our security arrangements in Parliament House.