Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines Critically Injured in Apparent Car Attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms a terrorism task force will investigate the incident outside the independent politician's office.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
Independent Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured on October 20, 2026, after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne. She was airlifted to a hospital following the attack.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that a terrorism task force has been assigned to investigate the incident. Authorities have arrested a 43-year-old man in connection with the attack, though no motive has yet been established.
Further details regarding Haines' current condition and the ongoing investigation are pending.