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Reuters. (2026, October 19). Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3371376/australian-lawmaker-helen-haines-critical-condition-after-vehicle-attack?utm_source=rss_feed
Reuters. “Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack.” South China Morning Post, 19 Oct. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3371376/australian-lawmaker-helen-haines-critical-condition-after-vehicle-attack?utm_source=rss_feed.
Reuters. “Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack.” South China Morning Post, October 19, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3371376/australian-lawmaker-helen-haines-critical-condition-after-vehicle-attack?utm_source=rss_feed.
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Helen Haines, an independent Australian lawmaker representing Indi in Victoria state, remains in critical condition after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta on October 19. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when she was reportedly unloading items from the boot of her car and sustained severe lower body injuries. A 43-year-old man has been arrested for intentionally causing serious injury; however, police have not disclosed a motive. Haines, who is 65 years old, had both legs amputated due to her injuries and was described by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a respected independent member. The attack led to increased security measures when Parliament resumed on October 26.
