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Australian Politicians Were Already on Edge Before One of Their Own Was Attacked

Published by New York Times World By Victoria Kim · 21 October 2026 at 11:01
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Australian Politicians Were Already on Edge Before One of Their Own Was Attacked
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Much remains unclear about why a driver ran a car into Helen Haines, a lawmaker. Even so, fellow representatives, especially women, spoke of feeling threatened in a polarized atmosphere.

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