Victoria’s Parliament House forced into lockdown over bomb threat

Crossbench MP Fiona Patten has issued a dire warning after Victoria’s Parliament House was locked down over a bomb threat.

Victoria’s Parliament House was forced into lockdown.

Minor party upper house MP Fiona Patten has issued a dire warning after Victoria’s Parliament House was forced into lockdown after a bomb threat.

Police were called to the Spring St building about 10.45am on Thursday after reports of an incident.

The Herald Sun understands a phone call threat was made.

Ms Patten said it was a “dangerous time” for democracy.

“We experienced a lot of this during state of emergency debate and extremists are still attempting to intimidate members of parliament and influence the coming election,” she said.

“This is a dangerous time in our democracy.”

MPs were emailed by parliamentary clerks who confirmed the incident.

“At this stage, the building is in lockdown, so no one can enter or exit the building,” it said.

“The police are investigating, and we will send an email update as soon as we have more information.”

Acting Sergeant Melissa Seach said the building was deemed safe at 12.20pm after police completed a safety check.

Construction work ceased inside and a planned press conference was cancelled.