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Paul Osborne

Security to be stepped up after public servant stabbing

Moves to increase security and toughen penalties follow the stabbing of a welfare officer in May. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Extra security staff will be hired and penalties toughened to ensure the safety of frontline public servants in the wake of an attack.

Services Australia officer Joeanne Cassar was stabbed at the Airport West office in Melbourne in May.

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