Helen Haines
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Helen Mary Haines is an Australian politician and health researcher who has served as the independent member of Parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Indi since 2019. Prior to entering politics, she worked in nursing and midwifery services, and as a health researcher in academia.
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Oct 21, 2026
Center
Australian MP Helen Haines was the target of a car attack by Brendan Nugent, raising concerns about security for elected officials.
Centrists see Haines as a victim of politically motivated violence and call for increased security and civil discourse, rejecting extremism.
Oct 21, 2026
Far Left
The independent Australian MP was allegedly attacked in Victoria, with Brendan Nugent facing three charges.
The Green left sends solidarity to Haines, an independent voice, and condemns political violence while noting the wider climate of aggression against progressive politicians.
Oct 20, 2026
Far Left
The independent Australian MP was critically injured in an alleged attack, prompting condemnation from politicians.
The Green left expresses solidarity with Haines, an independent voice, and condemns political violence while highlighting the need for greater protection of democratic representatives.
Oct 19, 2026
Far Left
The independent MP for Indi was critically injured in an alleged attack, prompting condemnation from politicians including Anthony Albanese.
The Green left will express solidarity with Haines, a community independent, and frame the attack as a symptom of dangerous political polarisation, while calling for better protection for MPs and civil discourse.