Helen Haines’s immediate concern for her staff and gratitude to rescuers after an alleged attack highlights her character, prompting political tributes in parliament.
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Allegra Spender calls Indi MP ‘force for change’ as politicians pay tribute in parliament Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastHelen Haines’s first words after an alleged attack last week were to ask about the safety of her staff and express gratitude to bystanders and doctors.Allegra Spender, the MP for Wentworth, told parliament on Monday that Haines’s husband, Phil Haines, had revealed the Indi MP expressed gratitude to bystanders who came to her rescue outside her Wangaratta electorate office.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
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