US Secret Service given special powers in Australia

[TexasThoughtCriminal]

Police to conduct random body searches during APEC
NSW POLICE will be granted APEC-specific powers to detain people and subject them to random body searches in special "declared" zones around Sydney during the seven-day APEC conference in September.


In force ... the US Secret Service has been granted 'special powers' to protect US President George W. Bush when he visits Sydney / Reuters

That's right, folks! Git yer body cavities searched fer W. After all, if you've nothing to hide, why should it bother you?

[Virginia Dare]

1. I've often wondered about these special "declared" zones..

and their constitutionality. When you drive onto the Pentagon grounds for instance, there is a sign that reads"

"Warning, you are entering the Pentagon Reservation. All persons and vehicles subject to search. No photography permitted." So essentially, the minute you enter the "Pentagon Reservation", you give up your constitutional rights protecting you against search and seizure..:wtf:

[seafan]

2. When will it be enough?

Police to conduct random body searches during APEC

May 17, 2007

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In force ... the US Secret Service has been granted 'special powers' to protect US President George W. Bush when he visits Sydney / Reuters

NSW POLICE will be granted APEC-specific powers to detain people and subject them to random body searches in special "declared" zones around Sydney during the seven-day APEC conference in September.
While visitors will be allowed to enter the areas, they will do so at the risk of personal searches and being under constant surveillance by ASIO and counter-terrorism police.

Special legislation will be introduced to NSW Parliament within two weeks to allow for the extraordinary APEC laws.

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Others have yet to be revealed, although a giant security triangle with its three points being the Opera House, Government House and the Sydney Convention Centre, will cover the city.
The airport corridor is also likely to be a "declared zone".
This is on top of as yet unspecified "lock-down" zones which will be off limits to the public.

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Limited details were released, apart from the planned closure of city circle train stations St James, Museum and Circular Quay - which will all be shut for the three days from September 7 to 9.
Mr Howard said he was hopeful there would be no need to close the Sydney Harbour Bridge and that there would be minimal disruptions on the Cahill Expressway.

The Daily Telegraph has been told further legislation will also be introduced to allow Foreign Government security agencies to carry weapons and enforce their own security arrangements on Australian soil, which has the potential to upset local authorities.
Special permission has already been given to the US Secret Service, whose presence and intimidating demeanour has led to a cool reception from Australian security officials on previous occasions.

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[Javaman]

3. They can now see throw walls and eat flaming dog crap. nt