Former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan worried MP would be killed

Key points

• Victorian state MPs from across the political spectrum have called for increased security after reporting threats to themselves, their families, staff and volunteers. Premier Ben Carroll plans to meet the electoral commissioner about security for the November 28 poll, and a special cabinet meeting is reportedly planned.
• Former premier Jacinta Allan said in August that she worried an MP would be killed.
• Some MPs say social media has escalated abuse, and some are considering stepping back from politics.