Travellers are facing full body scans, increased security and more expensive flights with the government announcing a $200 million plan to boost airport defence against terrorists.

The controversial scanners will start appearing in airports next year alongside an increased number of police and sniffer dogs amid a wider security presence.

"No nation can afford to be complacent when it comes to security," Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told reporters on Tuesday.

"The government's highest priority is the safety and security of Australians."
just not the pockets of Australians... or at least, concerned only with, their own.. ;-)

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