Creepy scanners?

MULTIPLE women, including two high-profile journalists, have complained about new 3D imaging scanners installed at several Australian airports, which are designed to be more effective in detecting concealed items.

The ABC’s Louise Milligan and The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson both took to Twitter this week to slam their recent travel experiences, with Milligan labelling the security scanners as “creepy”.

Complaints by women have ranged from scanners being overly sensitive in picking up things like the underwire in bras and zips on jeans, as well as full pat downs in sensitive areas by security staff after detection.

Following the complaints, Sydney Airport said it was currently following up to ensure appropriate procedures were followed by its security contracting company.