Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines has had both legs amputated and remains in critical condition following a car attack. Counterterrorism investigators are involved, raising serious concerns over a rare instance of political violence in Australia.
Why it matters
The severe injury of a federal lawmaker and potential political violence shocks the Australian political landscape and prompts heightened security concerns.
Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs left Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines speaks during a debate on amendments for the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2022. Photo: AAP/Mick Tsikas via Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/s0memk/article71608828.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-21T074052Z_94391984_RC2ZRX9NI1DS_RTRMADP_3_AUSTRALIA-HAINES.JPG MICK TSIKAS Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines speaks during a debate on amendments for the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 24, 2022. AAP/Mick Tsikas via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVE. AUSTRALIA OUT. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA.
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Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Loses Both Legs After Vehicle Attack
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