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Australian PM: Lawmaker Critically Injured in Deliberate Car Attack
Australian PM says lawmaker critically injured by car was 'no accident' in deliberate attack.
In brief
Australian PM says lawmaker critically injured by car was 'no accident' in deliberate attack. Australian PM Anthony Albanese says a federal independent lawmaker was critically injured in a deliberate car attack, not an accident. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Australian PM: Lawmaker Critically Injured
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a federal independent lawmaker was critically injured in a deliberate car attack, not an accident.
“This wasn’t an accident. There was a deliberate act, it would appear.”
Driver Arrested at Scene
The 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene by a passerby and will be interviewed by police.
“A knife was located by police and seized from inside the Toyota.”
Critical Injuries and Hospitalization
Helen Haines, 65, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV.
“Haines, who was first elected to the Parliament in 2019, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries, police said.”
Rising Threats to Politicians
Police reported threats against parliamentarians doubled over three years, with more than 1,000 threats in the 2025-2026 financial year.
“Police data showed more than 1,000 such threats against politicians in the 2025-2026 financial year.”
The essence
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says a federal independent lawmaker was critically injured in a deliberate car attack, not an accident.
