Death threats force Victoria to rethink election security
More than a dozen Victorian MPs report death threats; Premier Ben Carroll will meet electoral authorities and has called a special cabinet meeting on safety.
Victorian state politicians are facing death threats and abuse ahead of the state election in four weeks. More than a dozen MPs told the ABC they have reported threats to themselves, their families and campaign volunteers.
The safety concerns intensified after Monday's attack on federal MP Helen Haines. Premier Ben Carroll will meet with the electoral commissioner to discuss security at voting centres and has called a special cabinet meeting on safety.
Some MPs say the hostile tone is stopping them from attending pre-polling sites. Abuse and threats have accelerated since the pandemic, and social media has made harassment constant.
- November 28
- Election date
- 10 days before the November election
- Pre-polling opens
- Monday's attack on federal MP Helen Haines
- Trigger event
Why it mattersPolitical violence and intimidation undermine democracy when MPs are too afraid to campaign or represent their communities.
AustraliaVictorian voters face an election in four weeks with multiple candidates frightened to campaign; the state government is scrambling to make voting sites safe.
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