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Real event · international · 2026-10-19

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

Final verdict announced: October 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET

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Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.

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The attack on MP Helen Haines raises concerns about safety.

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