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Ex-cops join election security flying squad in major crackdown

Almost 50 people have been recruited by the Victorian Electoral Commission to patrol polling booths from the start of early voting.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    Ex-cops join election security flying squad in major crackdown

    Almost 50 people have been recruited by the Victorian Electoral Commission to patrol polling booths from the start of early voting.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    Ex-cops join election security flying squad in major crackdown

    Almost 50 people have been recruited by the Victorian Electoral Commission to patrol polling booths from the start of early voting.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 3, 2026.

Key names in the coverage: Victorian Electoral Commission.

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