‘Like a stone in our hearts’: PM leads Helen Haines tributes as parliament pauses to praise ‘fighter’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led parliamentary tributes to independent MP Helen Haines, who is recovering from a serious alleged ramming attack. The incident has sparked a debate over the safety of politicians and the tone of political discourse in Australia.
Why it matters
The attack on a sitting MP raises critical questions about political violence and the necessity of maintaining civil debate in a democratic society.
An orange cockatoo – an emblem adopted by Helen Haines – is placed in her seat in parliament during tributes to the Indi MP. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP An orange cockatoo – an emblem adopted by Helen Haines – is placed in her seat in parliament during tributes to the Indi MP. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Helen Haines ‘Like a stone in our hearts’: PM leads Helen Haines tributes as parliament pauses to praise ‘fighter’ Angus Taylor and Barnaby Joyce reject calls for change in parliamentary practice to cool political debate
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