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Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/24/greens-senator-jordon-steele-john-confirms-leave-from-parliament-ntwnfb #AustralianGreens #DavidShoebridge #AustraliaNews #AustralianPolitics #WesternAustralia

Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/24/helen-hainess-condition-improves-days-after-losing-both-legs-from-alleged-attack-ntwnfb #HelenHaines #AustraliaNews #AustralianPolitics

Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
By Sarah Basford Canales

WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/24/greens-senator-jordon-steele-john-confirms-leave-from-parliament-ntwnfb

#AustralianGreens #DavidShoebridge #Australianews #Australianpolitics #WesternAustralia #TheGuardian #SarahBasfordCanales

Helen Haines’s condition improves days after losing both legs from alleged attack
By Adeshola Ore

Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospital

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/24/helen-hainess-condition-improves-days-after-losing-both-legs-from-alleged-attack-ntwnfb

#HelenHaines #Australianews #Australianpolitics #TheGuardian #AdesholaOre

Threats against politicians are on the rise. How can we move to a better, safer politics?
By Ben Doherty

The alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines has horrified Australia. But around the world, politicians and women in particular face increased threats to their safety

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/23/threats-against-politicians-are-on-the-rise-how-can-we-move-to-a-better-safer-politics

#HelenHaines #Australianews #Violenceagainstwomenandgirls #Australianpolitics #Socialmedia #TheGuardian #BenDoherty

The Helen Haines tragedy has shocked Australia. Its horrors highlight the crumbling foundations of our system | Tom McIlroy
By Tom McIlroy

For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics has been long expected

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/24/helen-haines-tragedy-political-violence-australia-ntwnfb

#HelenHaines #Mentalhealth #Australianews #Australianpolitics #Victorianpolitics #Victoria #NationalAntiCorruptionCommission #Health #RuralandregionalAustralia #TheGuardian #TomMcIlroy

Do politicians lack the courage to turn the temperature down? - podcast
By Presented by Tony Barry and George Megalogenis; produced by Daniel Semo, Rachel Herron and Camille Allen; executive producer is Hannah Parkes

Tony Barry and George Megalogenis (filling in for Barrie) examine the response to the horrific alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines this week. While the prime minister pleaded for all to ‘turn the temperature’ down, it didn’t take long for many to dial it right up, particularly online.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/oct/24/do-politicians-lack-the-courage-to-turn-the-temperature-down-back-to-back-barries-podcast

#Australianpolitics #HelenHaines #Australianews #TheGuardian #PresentedbyTonyBarry #GeorgeMegalogenis #producedbyDanielSemo #RachelHerron #CamilleAllen #executiveproducerisHannahParkes

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