Increased MP safety measures being discussed following attack on Haines

Key points

• Federal MPs are calling for tighter security after a car allegedly struck Indi MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Cabinet committees are already meeting on security measures for parliamentarians.
• Police have charged a 43-year-old man, Brendan Nugent, with dangerous driving causing serious injury and other offences. Police allege the attack was targeted.
• Dr Haines remains in critical condition in Melbourne and has lost a leg.