# Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-22T14:00:35+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/23/victorian-mps-women-high-alert-safety-state-election-helen-haines-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/sexualised-violent-threats-female-victorian-mps-fear-for-their-safety--7d10ed/

Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast On Monday night, Georgie Purcell shared a statement on social media in support of Helen Haines, who earlier that day had been allegedly attacked by a constituent in

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