Australian lawmaker hospitalized after being struck by SUV

An Australian lawmaker was struck by an SUV on Monday and hospitalized after what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a “deliberate act.”

Australian lawmaker hospitalized after being struck by SUV

TL;DR

  • Independent federal legislator Helen Haines was hit by an SUV.
  • The incident occurred outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the event as a "deliberate act."