Airport personnel to face further screening – Minister

Australia’s transport minister, Darren Chester says workers in the country’s major airports will face additional screening measures as part of a security crackdown.

The tighter controls come after authorities foiled an alleged terror plot to bring down a plane leaving Sydney airport in July.

Authorities announced that Australian baggage handlers and airport staff working in restricted zones will now be subject to random tests for traces of explosives.

The changes follow concerns raised by the union and intelligence experts about the screening of staff, many of whom are on casual contracts.