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PM Turnbull reveals anti-terrorism plan to stop vehicle attacks

PM Turnbull with NSW Police Minister

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and NSW Minister for Police Troy Grant (left) during a walk out at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney Source: AAP

Owners and operators of busy public spaces are set to receive more help to protect themselves against potential attacks involving vehicles. The arrangements are part of a new counter-terrorism strategy released by the federal government. It comes in the wake of recent terror incidents in Nice, London and Barcelona, in which vehicles were used as weapons.



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