Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’
The Australian Parliament is set to pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines following a deliberate vehicle attack that resulted in the amputation of both her legs. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and support from across the political spectrum.
Why it matters
The attack on a sitting member of parliament raises concerns about the safety of public officials and the tone of political discourse.
Parliament will mark a solemn start to the sitting week as politicians pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines , who was rammed by a vehicle outside her electoral office.
The popular crossbencher was allegedly targeted in a deliberate attack when she was struck by a four-wheel drive on the main street of the Victorian town of Wangaratta on 19 October.
She has had both legs amputated and remains in hospital a week after the incident.
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