Victorian MP is accused of 'betraying all vegans', sent vile messages and even DEATH THREATS over state government's controversial pandemic legislation
- Animal Justice MP Andy Meddick says he receives up to 25 abusive letters a day
- The letters include death threats towards Mr Meddick's family and children
- One contained a used condom and accused the MP of 'betraying all vegans'
- The Victorian cross-bencher is locked in negotiations over state's pandemic bill
A Victorian cross-bencher has received vile death threats while locked in negotiations over the state's controversial pandemic legislation.
Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick said he receives up to 25 letters a day containing death threats to himself and his family if he votes in support of the bill.
If rubber-stamped, the proposed legislation will give Daniel Andrews authority to declare a pandemic and the health minister the role of issuing public health orders.
Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick (pictured) has revealed he is the target of death threats and vile abuse over Daniel Andrews controversial pandemic legislation
Public health order rule breakers could also be faced with up to two years jail time and hefty fines of $454,350.
Mr Meddick revealed the extent of his abuse this week when his team received a letter containing a used condom with the message: 'enjoy some of my fresh herpes!'
'Andy Med-dick, why are you supporting dictator Dan's pandemic bill?,' it read.
A disturbing letter sent to Mr Meddick contained a message stating he 'betrayed all vegans' and included a used condom
'You are a f****g c**t! Betrayed all vegans and freedoms that we have you c**t. You claim to stand for us but you are a dildo to dictator Dan's b*** h***!.'
The vile letter also made derogatory references to Mr Meddick's openly transgender children.
Another disturbing letter sent to his Geelong office threatened Mr Meddick's family with being shot and kidnapped.
Anti-vaxx protesters have also targeted Mr Meddick's home address leaving handmade posters inside his mailbox
'Word on the streets is should you sign the Bill as you did last time you and family will be exposed to snipers and kidnappers alike at times you expect it least'.
Anti-vaxx protesters have also found his home address where they have left handmade posters in his family's mailbox.
The threats have been passed on to parliament security where they will be investigated by police but it is beginning to take its toll on the MP and his team.
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'These letters and messages are becoming a daily occurrence for my family, my staff and myself,' he told The Herald Sun.
'My family have been threatened with being shot, and my kids kidnapped. My staff are scared - they remove their passes on their way in to work to not identify themselves.
'We are strong and so is my family - but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't impacting us.'
The Animal Justice Party MP said he's never been subjected to such 'gutter attacks' during his time in politics
Mr Meddick doubled down on the controversial bill describing it as 'the instrument we need right now' and was 'based on reality' and 'protecting public health'.
He added during his time in politics he has never been subjected to such 'gutter attacks' and blamed the exploitation of the pandemic for 'cheap political gain'.
'I won't be cowed, I'll still stand for the overwhelming majority of Victorians who know that hard, horrible decisions had to and continue to have to be made,' he said.
Mr Meddick's chief of staff Georgie Purcell took to Twitter on Tuesday to expose the extent of the repeated abuse.
'Some are threatening, some are sick — all of them are wrong,' she wrote.
'My boss puts on a brave face, but I'll say it: we're struggling.
'Everyone has the right to voice opinions to pollies. But not like this.'
Victoria's Upper House will debate the bill in parliament next week where it is likely to pass with approval of Samantha Ratnam, Fiona Patten and Mr Meddick.
The MP's were involved in negotiations over what amendments, if any, they would introduce to the legislation in October.
Last month, after days of heated debate the state's Lower House passed the controversial bill with 51 votes to 26.
Daniel Andrews was called a 'dictator' in a hysterical 'screaming match' in the Victorian Parliament over the new pandemic management laws.
The opposition raised fears Mr Andrews wanted the laws in place so he could lock down the population on a whim.
The new laws could see lockdowns and vaccine mandates apply to a 'class of person' such as the unvaccinated or workers with a certain type of job.
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