Revelations that not all baggage at Adelaide Airport is scanned for weapons or explosives is putting people’s safety at risk, says local member for Hindmarsh Steve Georganas.
“The Minister [Peter Dutton] has confirmed that not all baggage is X-rayed before it is placed on an airplane,” Mr Georganas has told The Advertiser.
“This is an absolute disgrace and may be risking the wellbeing of travellers.
“The department has also confirmed that they do not keep track of information regarding passengers travelling on the ticket of another person.
“This puts the burden on the Australian Federal Police and contracted security services to recognise individuals who may have outstanding warrants, or others that the government has deemed too dangerous to fly overseas.
“In contrast the US talks openly about their security failures as a way to name and shame and to expose its shortcomings as a way to improve.
“Why does the Turnbull Government hide possible incompetence behind the cloak of national security?
“For a government that talks tough on national security, we have some security concerns that need to be addressed to keep the public safe. This is not a partisan issue and we need to work together to get this fixed.”
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