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Police say a car has hit an Australian lawmaker, critically injuring her; the driver was arrested

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in a potentially deliberate act, police said. The driver was arrested. Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside her electoral district office in Victoria. The 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene. Police are investigating whether the act…

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Australian Lawmaker Critically Injured in Suspected AttackAn independent Australian lawmaker is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her office in rural Victoria on Monday in what authorities describe as a suspected attack.

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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is ‘no accident’Australian politicians have historically been highly accessible to the public and usually go about their business without security officers present. But public incitement against officials is growing.

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Australian prime minister says attacker's car made U-turn before critically injuring lawmaker - Mon, 19 Oct 2026 PSTSYDNEY – The car that struck an independent Australian lawmaker outside her office performed a U-turn before hitting her, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday, describing the incident as clearly intentional.

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