Australian MP Helen Haines has been hit by a car in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls “a deliberate act”
Police say Haines has “critical injuries” and they’re investigating whether it was “intentional” – here’s their statement in full
A 43-year-old man, from nearby Tarrawingee, was detained at the scene by a passer-by before being taken into custody
Haines was struck near her regional office in Wangaratta, Victoria – her family thank “the swift assistance of bystanders”
The 65-year-old MP was taken by helicopter to hospital in Melbourne
Haines, known as an advocate for integrity in politics, has often teamed with other independents on climate action and gender equality, writes Angus Thompson
