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Attack on Australian Lawmaker Prompts Calls to Dial Down Political Tensions

Attack on Australian Lawmaker Prompts Calls to Dial Down Political Tensions
NYT World Tuesday 20 October 2026, 05:15 UTC By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung 1 min read
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Residents of Wangaratta, Australia, paid tribute on Tuesday to Helen Haines, a lawmaker who was struck by a car outside her office and is now in a Melbourne hospital.

Residents of Wangaratta, Australia, paid tribute on Tuesday to Helen Haines, a lawmaker who was struck by a car outside her office and is now in a Melbourne hospital. [Image text:] THelen lainesMP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FORINDI
Australian (ORG) Australia (LOCATION) Helen Haines (PERSON) Melbourne (LOCATION)
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