‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured
Independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her office in regional Victoria. Australian authorities, including counter-terrorism units, are investigating the incident, though the motive remains unknown.
Why it matters
The attack on a sitting politician raises concerns about the rising temperature of political discourse and the safety of public officials.
Helen Haines has been injured in an incident outside her office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Helen Haines has been injured in an incident outside her office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Helen Haines ‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured Anthony Albanese says his thoughts are with Indi MP after arrest of driver in Wangaratta
Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria.
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