‘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? What we know so far Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast 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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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed on Monday night that a man was in custody after the alleged attack on Haines that was now being investigated by the Australian federal police (AFP), Asio and the joint counter-terror taskforce. Continue reading...