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Border security post stands unused a year after due completion date

The high-tech security post on the island of Saibai

The high-tech security post on the island of Saibai Source: SBS Armbruster

Australia’s only international border has a brand new thirteen million dollar border post on Saibai island - but it remains out of use.


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By Stefan Armbruster

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Australia’s only international border has a brand new thirteen million dollar border post on Saibai island - but it remains out of use.



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