Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured in Victoria car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines is in critical condition following a suspected vehicle attack outside her electorate office in Victoria.
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her electoral office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday afternoon.
The 65-year-old MP for Indi was transferred to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital, where she underwent surgery overnight. Authorities arrested a 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee at the scene after a passerby detained him. Victoria Police confirmed officers located a knife inside the suspect's vehicle.
State police, the Australian Federal Police, and security agency ASIO are jointly investigating the incident as a potential deliberate attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicated a counter-terrorism taskforce is involved, noting that while the motive remains unclear, rising political rhetoric online has raised safety concerns.
Sources: BBC News, Cyprus Mail, STV News, Sweden Herald, The Guardian
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- Sweden Herald — Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after car attack in Victoria
- STV News — Australian MP critically injured in attack outside electoral office
- Cyprus Mail — Australian MP Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack
- BBC News — Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
- The Guardian — Helen Haines live updates: independent MP in critical but stable condition as Asio boss warns about ‘violent rhetoric’