‘Pages and pages’: Police boss reveals rising scale of threats against MPs
“We’ve seen a dehumanisation of politics and politicians, particularly online,” the MP said, calling for social media companies to take action.
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Treasurer warns oil prices won’t return to normal until 2030
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has shared a grim update for motorists, saying oil prices are not expected to drop to normal until the end of the decade.
MP’s resignation paves way for potential One Nation and Coalition contest
Capricornia MP Michelle Landry’s expected resignation on Friday has paved the way for a crucial One Nation and Coalition contest.
Call for ‘dirt sheets’ to be scrapped as PM faces scrutiny over Helen Haines document
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under fire after his office circulated a “dirt sheet” on independent MP Helen Haines, with a growing number of federal politicians calling for the practice to be scrapped.
Helen Haines’ staff ‘deeply traumatised’ after alleged attack leaves MP critically injured
Helen Haines’ team say they are deeply traumatised after witnessing their boss being rammed by a car outside the electorate office as the independent Indi MP remains in critical condition following a double leg amputation.
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Housing minister concedes she wants house price change after steepest decline on record
Housing Minister Clare O’Neil conceded she wanted to see house prices change in response to the steepest decline on record.
As it happened: Haines has second leg amputated, MP in stable condition
Brendan Nugent, 43, appeared in court as details about the alleged attack continue to emerge.
Helen Haines loses both legs in alleged car attack, husband praises ‘fighter’ wife
The federal MP’s husband has confirmed that she lost both legs following Monday’s incident but remains in a stable condition.
Senator pitches political shake-up in challenge to Labor and Coalition
Independent Senator David Pocock has floated an idea that could turn Parliament House on its head as he responded to the alleged attack on his colleague Helen Haines.
Indi MP Helen Haines critically injured in alleged attack: What we know so far
She has serious leg injuries and underwent surgery in Melbourne overnight.