Indian-origin Labor MP Charishma Kaliyanda says her safety has been put at risk after her home address appeared in a social media post linked to a local political dispute, as tensions intensify ahead of a Liverpool City Council by-election.

“I am aware that the Mayor published a social media post last night that publicised my home address,” Kaliyanda said.

“Having my home address published by a political opponent is completely unacceptable. This is not just a political tactic, it is doxxing and potential criminal conduct.”

She added that the situation raised serious concerns for her personal safety and those around her.

“It puts my safety and the safety of those around me at serious risk… no one should feel unsafe in their own home because of their work in public service.”

As per SMH, the post in question was shared by Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun, and later circulated more widely online, including by Richard Ammoun, a Liberal councillor and candidate in the south ward by-election.

It is reported that Mannoun later removed the original video and re-uploaded a version with sensitive details obscured.

“I’m sorry that a publicly available document was published,” he said, noting the information had come from an existing disclosure form.

The development comes amid a volatile campaign period, with police called to a pre-polling station at the Casula Community Centre following a verbal altercation between candidates.

Independent candidate Jamal Daoud said the confrontation escalated after he was challenged over claims about council matters. Ammoun rejected the allegations and said he was correcting misinformation.

“This behaviour crosses a clear line,” Kaliyanda said.

“It is dangerous, unacceptable and unworthy of public office.”

NSW Police attended after being contacted by an electoral worker, later describing the incident as a civil matter with no further action required.

The by-election, triggered by the resignation of deputy mayor Betty Green earlier this year, will see tens of thousands of residents head to the polls.

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