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Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’

The Guardian World Sunday 25 October 2026, 20:33 UTC By Kat Wong 1 min read
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Follow live updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastParliament will mark a solemn start to the sitting week as politicians pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who was rammed by a vehicle outside her electoral office. The popular crossbencher was allegedly targeted in a deliberate attack when she was struck by a four-wheel drive on the main street of the Victorian town of Wangaratta on 19 October.

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Parliament will mark a solemn start to the sitting week as politicians pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who was rammed by a vehicle outside her electoral office.

The popular crossbencher was allegedly targeted in a deliberate attack when she was struck by a four-wheel drive on the main street of the Victorian town of Wangaratta on 19 October.

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Australia (LOCATION) Helen Haines (PERSON) Hanson (PERSON) Victorian (ORG) Wangaratta (LOCATION)
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