Helen Haines vigil sparks calls for greater safety for women in politics – video

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Hundreds of people gathered in Wodonga on Wednesday night to support independent MP Helen Haines after an alleged attack on Monday.
Attendees praised her compassion, her support for young people and her ability to bring people together across political divides.
Former independent MP Cathy McGowan called for greater safety in politics, particularly for women in rural communities, saying the violence must not be allowed to win.

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4d· Published 22 Oct 2026· 1 min readPolitics

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