Helen Haines: Independent MP injured in incident outside regional Victoria office
Reported by the Guardian · October 19, 2026
Incident near Wangaratta office
Haines was injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. The available information did not give further details about what happened or the extent of her injuries.
Family thanks those who helped
In a statement, Haines’ family said she was receiving medical care after the incident. The family thanked bystanders for their swift assistance, along with the health workers who helped and police for their response. They asked the public and media to respect their privacy.
Ministers expected to speak
Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke were expected to speak from Sydney shortly. Haines’ family and staff said they would make no further comment at that time.
Key points
- Helen Haines was injured in a vehicle-related incident outside her Wangaratta electorate office.
- Her family said she is receiving medical care.
- The family thanked bystanders, health workers and police.
- Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke were expected to speak from Sydney.