It was only last week that independent MP Helen Haines spoke about why Australians were so angry – citing the cost of living, insurance premiums, the price of groceries, and fuel.

And, for people living in regional areas like hers, access to healthcare was a massive issue.
Now many are wondering how such a popular, uncontentious MP could have become the target of what appears to be an act of political violence.

Today, national correspondent Rob Harris, reporting from Wangaratta in Victoria, on the attack on Haines.

Further reading:

• 'He seemed normal': Tracking the path of the accused Haines attacker

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