Govt Senator defends Home Invasion Bill:

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December 5, 2025

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Govt Senator defends Home Invasion Bill:

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Stories by Gail Alexander

Senior Political Reporter

Government Senate leader Darrell Allahar has knocked down Senate discussion that the Home Invasion Bill will only apply if one has a firearm, since he says he will take up a cutlass to defend his family if under threat.

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