19 October 2026

Can the attack on Helen Haines shock Australia into taking action on political violence?

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What we know so far: Independent MP for Indi Helen Haines was struck with a Toyota Land Cruiser in Wangaratta, Victoria, at 3:35 p. m. A 43-year-old male suspect from Tarrawingee, in Haines’ electorate ...

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