MPs to Get Security Brief After Life-Threatening Attack

MPs to get security brief after life-threatening attack

Security services will brief politicians after independent MP Helen Haines suffered a life-threatening alleged attack outside her electorate office.

Federal MPs say some protection measures 'tokenistic' or absent entirely

Federal MPs describe deep fears for their safety in the wake of the attack on independent MP Helen Haines, with some describing a mixed experience of the security services made available to them.

'I don't want to hide away': Ballarat MPs speak out after attack on Haines

Following the attack on Dr Helen Haines, Ballarat politicians Juliana Addison and Catherine King reveal the shocking reality of political abuse.

'It's not okay': local candidates speak out on growing political threats

Following the attack on Indi MP Helen Haines, Bendigo East candidate Tim Rickwood changes his campaign tactics amid rising abuse. Read the full story.