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Helen Haines 'Attack': Australia MP Hit by Car, in Critical Condition

Helen Haines 'Attack': Australia MP Hit by Car, in Critical Condition

newsweek.com 19.10.2026 11:21 7 views
A suspect in custody but a motive remains unclear, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.

An Australian lawmaker is in critical condition after being struck by a car in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an "attack." Independent MP Helen Haines was "attacked outside her electorate office" on Monday afternoon in Wangaratta, north-east of Melbourne, Albanese told reporters. The counter terrorism units have been activated but a motive remains unknown. "It is too early in this investigation formally to provide you with details about what the motivation is behind this attack," Albanese added.

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