Australian MP Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack, loses leg

Australian federal MP Helen Haines was left in critical condition after a car was deliberately driven into the area outside her office on Thursday. The incident resulted in the loss of one of her legs. Police have arrested a suspect, who now faces charges of dangerous driving and intentionally causing serious injury. The attack occurred in the early hours of the day, and Haines was rushed to hospital where doctors say her condition remains serious. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the motive behind the assault. The story was first reported on 20 October 2026.