Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker
Summary
A driver has been charged with intentionally injuring Helen Haines, an Australian federal lawmaker, who is in critical condition after being hit by a car. The incident happened outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria, and police say it was a targeted attack.Key Facts
- Helen Haines is a 65-year-old independent member of Australia’s federal parliament.
- She was struck by a car on Monday outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
- She is currently in critical but stable condition in the hospital.
- Police charged Brendan Nugent from Tarrawingee with intentionally causing serious injury.
- Nugent faces charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury and harming a federal official.
- Authorities described the incident as a deliberate attack on the lawmaker.
- This event highlights concerns about rising political violence in Australia.
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