Vigil for Helen

Key points

• Community members in Geelong will gather at a candlelight vigil for independent MP Helen Haines at Johnstone Park on Friday night, 23 October. The City of Greater Geelong is hosting the event at 8pm to show solidarity with Ms Haines and to address aggression, intimidation and violence aimed at women, particularly those in politics and public life.
• The vigil is one of many being held across Victoria following an attack on the member for Indi.
• Councillor Emma Sinclair said everyone should be able to take part in public life without fear of violence or intimidation.