Following an alleged intentional vehicle attack on Independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office, discussions have erupted over whether Australian politicians require heightened personal security. 

Security expert Neil Fergus joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and urged calm and warned against overreacting, emphasising that while online harassment and public threats are rising, violent physical attacks against MPs remain exceptionally rare isolated incidents.

Following an alleged intentional vehicle attack on Independent MP Helen Haines outside her Wangaratta office, discussions have erupted over whether Australian politicians require heightened personal security. 
Security expert Neil Fergus joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings and urged calm and warned against overreacting, emphasising that while online harassment and public threats are rising, violent physical attacks against MPs remain exceptionally rare isolated incidents.

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