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Federal MP fighting for life, attack suspect in custody

PerthNow · 20 October 2026 at 3:33 am

Federal MP fighting for life, attack suspect in custody

Shocked and saddened politicians are urging Australians to turn down the temperature as independent MP Helen Haines fights for her life after a serious attack.

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