Iconic grass lawns around Canberra Parliament House blocked off.

Parliament House's iconic grass lawns blocked off by new security fences

Source: ABC Australia

After months of controversy and debate, new security fences are now being installed on the grassy slopes of Parliament House.

The home of Australian democracy was designed to allow visitors to walk over the top of their politicians at work, but this was reconsidered due to security concerns.

Visitors will be met with a 2.5-metre-high metal fence installed about three-quarters of the way up the lawns, which will stop people reaching the roof.


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By Madhura Seneviratne

Source: ABC Australia




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