Statement from the City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves regarding Helen Haines incident

Key points

• Ballarat Mayor Tracey Hargreaves has expressed concern about a distressing incident involving Independent federal MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta. Hargreaves said everyone in public office deserves to be safe while doing their job.
• She said there is never a place for violence, harassment, threats or intimidation, including online.
• Hargreaves also said every woman deserves to live free from violence and fear, and extended her support to Haines.