Human rights commission says ‘violence has no place in our society’ after alleged attack – as it happened
Key points
- Independent MP Helen Haines has lost a leg after an alleged attack outside her electorate office. Her alleged attacker has been named as Brendan Nugent.
- Haines was in critical but stable condition after being rammed twice, according to Burke. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation as tragic.
- The head of Asio has warned about violent rhetoric in public discourse.
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