Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Critically Injured in Deliberate Car Attack

October 19, 2026

Summary

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, was critically injured after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed a suspect is in custody and the country's counterterrorism team has been activated.

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Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Injured After Attack, Prime Minister Says
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines hit by car outside electorate office in ‘deliberate act,’ PM says - CNN
‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after independent MP Helen Haines critically injured

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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is ‘no accident’ - AP News