Independent MP Helen Haines attacked outside electorate office

Independent MP Helen Haines, representing Indi in northern Victoria, was allegedly deliberately attacked outside her electorate office in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon, according to mandurahmail.com.au.

Dr Haines has a long history of public service, including nursing, health advocacy, and political work focused on health equity, rural prosperity, and climate action, as reported by macleayargus.com.au and dungogchronicle.com.au.

She is widely respected across the political spectrum for her kindness, compassion, diligence, and intelligence, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighting her respectful advocacy style, mandurahmail.com.au noted.

Raised on a farm and educated in rural settings, Dr Haines pursued nursing and further education, including a doctorate in medical science obtained in Sweden, while raising three children, according to macleayargus.com.au.

Dr Haines has been a key figure in establishing the National Anti-Corruption Commission to enhance government trust and ensure public funds benefit communities, mandurahmail.com.au reported.

The appointment of new commissioners to the commission was announced just two hours before the attack on Dr Haines, mandurahmail.com.au added.