Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Key points

• Questions are being raised about the personal safety of women in prominent Australian public roles after an alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines. Haines remains in a critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her Victorian electoral office, and has lost both legs.
• Brendan Nugent faces multiple charges over the alleged incident.
• Former independent MP Kylea Tink, who was the first woman to hold the North Sydney seat, described receiving violent and threatening messages, including threats aimed at her children, after standing for office.