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26 October 2026

Australian Parliament pays tribute to injured lawmaker as it resumes work under increased security

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Australian Parliament pays tribute to injured lawmaker as it resumes work under increased security

Australia’s Parliament resumed work on Monday with increased security and paid tribute to lawmaker Helen Haines who was critically injured last week in an alleged act of political violence. Security ...

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