Helen Haines reaches stable condition three weeks after attack
Helen Haines, independent MP for Indi, has been moved to stable condition nearly three weeks after an attack.
Helen Haines, the independent member for Indi, was moved to stable condition on Friday. The Alfred Hospital announced the news.
The MP had both legs amputated. The MP was struck repeatedly by a four-wheel drive.
The attack happened outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on October 19. Haines spent nearly three weeks in critical condition.
Alleged attacker Brendan Nugent, 43, has been charged. He faces charges of causing harm to a Commonwealth public official.
Nugent will return to court in February. The incident prompted urgent reviews of parliamentary safety.
Security increased in Parliament House's public areas. A charity fundraiser set up by Haines' family has raised more than $1.4 million.
- Brendan Nugent, 43
- Attacker
- October 19
- Attack date
- Nearly 3 weeks
- Critical condition duration
- $1.4 million for Save the Children
- Fundraiser total
Why it mattersShows recovery from extreme injury; signals government commitment to protecting elected officials.
AustraliaAustralian MPs now face increased security in Parliament House; incident has sparked new national review of politician safety.
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