Victorian Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick’s eldest daughter Kielan, who came out as trans last year, was attacked in the early hours of Friday morning on Smith Street in Melbourne.
The attack is believed to be linked to her father’s support for the state’s pandemic response bill. Warning: This story has details of a violent attack on a trans woman and might be distressing to some readers.
For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Meddick had earlier revealed about receiving death threats after he and other cross bench MPs negotiated with the government for supporting the bill that is currently before the legislative.