Australia news LIVE: Prime Minister confirms Haines was attacked; Former Labor minister named head of corruption watchdog

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Emily Kaine, Eleanor Campbell · Published 19/10/2026 07:57 UTC

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Australia news LIVE: Prime Minister ~~speaks on Helen Haines;~~ confirms Haines was attacked; Former Labor minister named head of corruption watchdog

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Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-greens-senator-claims-rumours-weaponised-against-him-denies-being-on-leave-from-party-riots-looting-in-france-as-more-than-half-a-million-protsters-take-to-streets-20261019-p616k6.html
Published: 19/10/2026 07:57 UTC
Captured: 19/10/2026 08:06 UTC
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