"The Labor Party is feeling the heat in Melbourne, but that's no excuse for its supporters to yell and scream at Greens campaigners as we go about the normal business of talking to people in the street," said Dr Richard Di Natale.

"The Labor member for Melbourne, Bronwyn Pike, should publicly disassociate herself from the behaviour of her supporters," said Dr Di Natale. "She must speak out against threats and intimidation - and the sort of rowdy behaviour of Labor hecklers who tried to drown us out in Errol Street today."

"The voters are more interested in policy and what each party will do for the residents of Melbourne District," said Dr Di Natale. "They're not interested in abuse and threats. Let's hope Bronwyn Pike can cool her hotheads down."

"Premier Bracks also needs to rein in his supporters right across the state," said Dr Di Natale. "Friday's email from Steve Brown, the Young Labor Left Secretary, was shameful. He called for an 'International Round-House Kick a Green Day' and encouraged ALP members to 'Go for it'."

"This threat of violence is not acceptable in 21st century Victoria," said Dr Di Natale. "Encouragement of thuggery by the ALP has to stop. The Greens are opposed to violence of all kinds and are campaigning for a peaceful, tolerant and diverse society."


For more information and comment please contact:
Richard Di Natale on (mob) 0425 771 246
or
Dave Lane on (mob) 0419 156 213

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