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Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

Published October 19, 2026 6:30 am • Updated October 19, 2026 7:16 am •
Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?
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Condemnation across political spectrum after incident in Wangaratta, as Nationals MP from nearby electorate says Haines ‘not a divisive figure’Dr Helen Haines, the popular independent MP for Indi, was hit by a car on Monday in what prime minister Anthony Albanese described as an “attack” and a “deliberate act”.The incident has sent shockwaves through federal politics, with the bombshell of the apparent attack – of…

Condemnation across political spectrum after incident in Wangaratta, as Nationals MP from nearby electorate says Haines ‘not a divisive figure’Dr Helen Haines, the popular independent MP for Indi, was hit by a car on Monday in what prime minister Anthony Albanese described as an “attack” and a “deliberate act”.The incident has sent shockwaves through federal politics, with the bombshell of the apparent attack – of…

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