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Live: Indi MP Helen Haines critically injured after 'attack' at electorate office

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 19 October 2026 at 6:40 pm

Anthony Albanese says counter-terrorism police are investigating and a man has been arrested after Ms Haines was "attacked" near her electorate office in Victoria's north-east.

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