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

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.

Security risks to politicians and their staff have been front and…