The Guardian
Helen Haines stable after second leg amputation, husband says
Independent MP Helen Haines is stable after her second leg was amputated, her husband said. She was struck by a car on Monday, and her alleged attacker appeared in court on Wednesday. Anthony Albanese said the motive remained unknown and spoke of increasing aggression in politics and the distinct forms of hostility faced by women politicians.
What to know
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Helen Haines’s husband said she was stable following the amputation of her second leg.
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The alleged attacker appeared in court on Wednesday; Anthony Albanese said the motive remained unknown.
Why it matters
The alleged attack concerns politicians’ safety, while the coverage also discusses political aggression and hostility toward women in politics.
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