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Oct 20, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Driver charged over attack on Australian lawmaker
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A driver was charged after a car hit Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines on Monday, critically injuring her. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the attack was deliberate and “no accident”; the driver was arrested.
WHO: Australian authorities charged the driver; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as deliberate.
WHAT: A driver was charged after a car struck and critically injured independent lawmaker Helen Haines.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Wangaratta, Australia
WHY: Albanese said the attack was deliberate, but no motive was reported.
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