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A 'dangerous dead end': MP concerns after attack

Fellow MPs in Canberra have paid emotional tributes to Helen Haines, who had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Independent MP Monique Ryan said a man drove at Helen, while others ran to help and saved her life. Several MPs called for action on violence and abuse, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying rage and aggression are rising in politics and across public-facing work. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described violence as an ugly, dangerous dead end for democracy.

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Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

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.

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‘It only takes one serious threat’: Hannah Ferguson calls for greater protection of women in public life amid death threat allegations

Cheek Media chief executive Hannah Ferguson says she received at least 20 death threats in the past 12 months. She made the claim on Sunrise after an alleged attack on Victorian MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office. Haines is in hospital in a serious condition. Brendan Nugent, 43, is in custody while police investigate, and the motive has not been established. Ferguson called on elected leaders to act to protect women in public life, while Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek warned that threats of violence against politicians had grown sharply.

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