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Helen Haines: Father of suspect in ‘attack’ on Australian MP says she is long-time family friend

The Independent World · 20 October 2026 at 08:29

Helen Haines: Father of suspect in ‘attack’ on Australian MP says she is long-time family friend

Family statement says parents of suspect Brendan Nugent have known Helen Haines ‘for more than 20 years’

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