- Independent Australian MP Dr Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after being rammed twice by a 4x4 vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta.
- Police arrested 43-year-old environmental campaigner Brendan Nugent at the scene after a local bystander restrained him and disarmed him of a knife.
- The suspect's family, who have been friends with Dr Haines for more than 20 years, described the attack as devastating and unfathomable.
- Anti-terrorism police are investigating to establish a motive, with social media records showing Nugent previously praised Dr Haines's climate policies.
- Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to the MP and highlighted how social media has heightened political tensions.
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