Boosting Parliament security is a work in progress. 

MPs have shared experiences of threats and intimidation, and some say the Parliament protests were a catalyst for greater concerns.

The Speaker's looking into the possibility of giving Parliament security guards arrest powers. 

Security Association Chief Executive Gary Morrison told Kerre Woodham that having Police support is key.

He said that security guards act as a visible deterrent and can keep situations safe.

Morrison says there's not support across the board for letting security guards detain people, as that requires appropriate training which comes at a cost.

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Boosting Parliament security is a work in progress.  
MPs have shared experiences of threats and intimidation, and some say the Parliament protests were a catalyst for greater concerns. 
The Speaker's looking into the possibility of giving Parliament security guards arrest powers.  
Security Association Chief Executive Gary Morrison told Kerre Woodham that having Police support is key. 
He said that security guards act as a visible deterrent and can keep situations safe. 
Morrison says there's not support across the board for letting security guards detain people, as that requires appropriate training which comes at a cost. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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