Dirt file on Haines emerges before car attack
The PM's office spread an attacking file on Haines weeks before her car accident.
The Prime Minister's office reportedly spread a file attacking independent MP Helen Haines' character weeks before she was hit by a car outside her Wangaratta office on Monday. Haines remains in critical but stable condition.
Surgeons amputated both her legs following the attack. Albanese has not apologized.
Instead he called Haines a good member and strong community advocate. The file came out after Haines publicly criticized a $6 million government grant to Albanese's local golf club.
Barnaby Joyce called Albanese's response pathetic. He said the Prime Minister should apologize instead of deflect.
Australians have donated over $600,000 to a Save The Children fundraiser in Haines' honour.
- $6 million to Marrickville Golf Club
- Government grant criticized
- Brendan Nugent, 43
- Attacker
- Over $600,000
- Fundraiser total
- February 4, 2027
- Committal hearing scheduled
Why it mattersThis raises questions about whether powerful politicians attack their critics. It also raises questions about whether they take responsibility when caught.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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