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Australian Police Warn of Growing Extremism Online After Politician Attacked

Lawmaker Helen Haines remained in critical condition after being struck by an SUV amid the current threat environment facing federal parliamentarians.

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The head of the Australian Federal Police warned on Wednesday about online extremism fueling political polarisation, following the attack on lawmaker Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital.

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SYDNEY - Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett warned Wednesday of growing online extremism that is fueling political polarisation, two days after Australian MP Helen Haines was deliberately knocked down by a man. AFP reports.

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