MP Helen Haines loses both legs in car attack outside her office
MP Helen Haines lost both legs in a car attack outside her office.
Helen Haines is the federal member for Indi and remains in serious but stable condition in a Melbourne hospital. A four-wheel drive hit her repeatedly outside her Wangaratta office, and she lost both her legs in the attack.
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the Senate on Tuesday night about online hate turning into real-world violence. Lone people are driven by personal grievances, mental health issues and political beliefs, Barrett said.
The AFP is charging nearly one person each week. They make threats against federal lawmakers or high office holders.
State authorities are looking into why the attack on Haines happened.
Why it mattersIt shows a dangerous shift from online extremism to real violence against elected officials. Police now must rethink how they protect parliamentarians.
AustraliaThe attack on an Australian MP and the AFP's warning signal a growing threat to parliamentary security and highlight the real-world consequences of online hate in Australia.
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