PM says suspect in custody after MP Helen Haines allegedly 'attacked' outside office
4 sources·Updated October 19, 2026
Helen Haines attack
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- The Conversation AU·7h agoIndependent MP Helen Haines critically injured in attack, PM says counter-terrorism team activated, 43-year-old man arrested
The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after an attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday, with a 43-year-old man arrested. Haines, 65, was struck at 3:35pm by a white Toyota Landcrusier in Murphy Street, when she was standing…
Read at The Conversation AU → - Guardian Australia·8h agoIndependent MP Helen Haines in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside Wangaratta office, PM says
Anthony Albanese says his thoughts remain with Indi MP after arrest of driver at the scene on Monday afternoon Helen Haines updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines – follow live The independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an…
Read at Guardian Australia → - SBS Australia·8h agoPM says suspect in custody after MP Helen Haines allegedly 'attacked' outside office
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was too early to speculate on a motivation.
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