# Female Victorian MPs fear for their safety amid sexualised, violent threats ahead of next month’s election

https://mins.news/en/item/111234

- The Guardian, 2026-10-22 14:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/23/victorian-mps-women-high-alert-safety-state-election-helen-haines-ntwnfb

> Women across Victoria’s political spectrum say threats to their safety have become a constant. After Helen Haines was allegedly attacked by a constituent, Georgie Purcell received threatening comments, while Annabelle Cleeland says she shares her live location with her husband and staff when travelling because of threats.

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