# Australian MP urges rethink of early voting amid security concerns after Haines incident

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 14:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/27/mp-calls-rethink-pre-poll-voting-helen-haines-heightened-security-concerns-ntwnfb

> Liberal-National MP Garth Hamilton says he witnessed three interactions between cars and people at early-voting sites, two accidental, and argues the system’s safety should be reassessed, including the length of the voting period. An inquiry recommends reviewing resources and timing, while the electoral commission warns that shortening the period could intensify queues and venue shortages.