Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

Oct 19, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

Australian independent member of parliament Helen Haines speaks to journalists in the Press Gallery at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.

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