Australia Lawmaker Injured
Tributes and flowers are placed outside the electoral office for independent member of parliament Helen Haines in Wangaratta, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
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Police have charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian lawmaker Helen Haines. She is in critical condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, on Monday. The driver, Brendan Nugent, remains in custody. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised a barber who helped restrain Nugent. Haines, an independent politician, was first elected in 2019 and is known for advocating for rural health. Her family expressed gratitude for the quick response of bystanders and health workers. Political violence is rare in Australia, but recent data shows threats are increasing.
