As the MP remains in a critical but stable condition, and the alleged attacker attended court - questions have arisen about parliamentarian safety. - Член федерального парламента Хелен Хейнс днем 19 октября была сбита автомобилем возле ее избирательного офиса в Вангаратте (штат Виктория). Она остается в мельбурнской больнице в стабильном критическом состоянии, ее муж подтвердил, что Хелен перенесла ампутацию обеих ног.

The incident has revived debate about safety for female parliamentarians, in particular. The alleged attack has prompted calls to review security arrangements for politicians, who are reporting ramp-ups in violent rhetoric and threats on their physical safety.

In this episode:

An update on MP Helen Haines' condition.
Witnesses recount the moment they stepped in to help.
What police say about the alleged attacker and the case in front of the courts.
The frequency of attacks on female parliamentarians and those who have spoken up since the incident.
How police are supporting the community in Wangaratta.
What federal parliamentarians know about the issue so far.

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