Ipswich councillors approve $6500 security funds, face backlash from Mayor Harding
Ipswich councillors faced backlash after approving up to $6500 in taxpayer-funded home security measures following an attack on MP Helen Haines. Mayor Teresa Harding criticized the decision, emphasizing the lack of public consultation and independent oversight. She highlighted that Queensland MPs' security allowances are determined by an independent body, not by elected officials themselves.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 07:47 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 07:50 UTC
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