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Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack

PerthNow · 19 October 2026 at 7:24 pm

Terror probe after MP critically injured in attack

An attack on independent MP Helen Haines is being investigated by counter-terrorism authorities after she was hit by a car outside her electorate office.

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