Victorian premier calls meeting to discuss election security fears

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll to meet with electoral officials to discuss election security fears.

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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has called a meeting with electoral officials to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming state election.

The meeting comes after more than a dozen Victorian politicians reported threats directed at MPs, their families, and campaign volunteers.

Premier Carroll is expected to meet with the Victorian electoral commissioner today to discuss security arrangements in the lead-up to the state's November 28 poll.

The ABC understands that Premier Carroll has also called a special cabinet meeting to discuss safety concerns with elected members in the wake of Monday's attack on federal MP Helen Haines.

Several MPs have warned that the tone of debate is having a 'chilling effect' on democracy and have called for increased security at voting centres.

The Victorian state politicians have pleaded for increased security, in response to death threats and abuse that have made some MPs reluctant to attend pre-polling centres when they open in four weeks' time.

The ABC has spoken to more than a dozen state parliamentarians from across the political spectrum who all reported threats to their safety and that of their family, staff, and volunteers.