Dr. Helen Haines, an independent MP for Indi in Victoria, is in critical condition after being hit by a car outside her electoral office.
01Summary
- 01Dr. Helen Haines, the independent MP for the Victorian seat of Indi, was struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta.
- 02She is in critical condition in hospital with serious injuries.
- 03The driver of the car, a 64-year-old man, has been arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.
- 04The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, local time, in what police say was a deliberate act.
- 05Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack an outrage and offered condolences.
02Why it matters
The attack on a sitting MP highlights rising risks faced by public representatives in Australia and the vulnerability of local political offices.
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