Confused passengers evacuated from Brisbane domestic airport and told to re-screen after metal detector fault

Flights delayed after technical fault with a single metal detector' but airport says there is no safety or security threat

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Passengers have been evacuated from Brisbane domestic airport and flights have been delayed after a fault with a single metal detector prompted both travellers and staff to be re-screened by security.

Pictures on social media showed large crowds at the airport, with one person saying the entire place has ground to a halt".