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PM says suspect in custody after MP Helen Haines allegedly 'attacked' outside office

SBS News - Latest · 19 October 2026 at 7:18 pm

PM says suspect in custody after MP Helen Haines allegedly 'attacked' outside office

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was too early to speculate on a motivation.

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