What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her in an attack police believe to be deliberate. The driver Brendan Nugent has been charged with intentionally harming a commonwealth public official. What led to the shocking attack? Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan explains.
Published On 21 Oct 2026
Source: Al Jazeera English
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