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21 October 2026

Husband of Helen Haines says critically injured MP is a 'fighter'

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Husband of Helen Haines says critically injured MP is a 'fighter'

Helen Haines's husband Phil says his wife's road to recovery will be "long and difficult" after days of surgery at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital following a Monday attack.

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