The Sunshine Coast Council has reported a staggering 73 incidents of aggression and violence toward staff this year, forcing the deployment of security guards and body-worn cameras to protect frontline workers. 

Australian Services Union's Tom Rivers confirmed with Gary Hardgrave that this is part of a disturbing state-wide trend, pleading for the public to show 'a little bit of kindness' to essential service providers who are simply trying to do their jobs.

The Sunshine Coast Council has reported a staggering 73 incidents of aggression and violence toward staff this year, forcing the deployment of security guards and body-worn cameras to protect frontline workers. 
Australian Services Union's Tom Rivers confirmed with Gary Hardgrave that this is part of a disturbing state-wide trend, pleading for the public to show 'a little bit of kindness' to essential service providers who are simply trying to do their jobs.

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Why the Sunshine Coast Council need body-worn cameras

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