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Australian MP Helen Haines hit by car amid rising threats
Original: Helen Haines: Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
Independent federal MP Helen Haines was hit by a car, in an incident that has drawn attention to growing threats against Australian politicians. Reports note that warning signs about the safety of lawmakers had been mounting before the incident, with concerns raised about abuse and intimidation directed at members of parliament and what it means for their security.
Why now: An MP being struck by a car against a backdrop of rising threats to politicians is alarming and raises questions about political safety in Australia.
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- Helen Haines: Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car · BBC
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