PoliticsAngus Taylor criticised as ‘tone deaf’ over response to alleged attack on Helen Haines

After an alleged attack outside Helen Haines’s electorate office, opposition leader Angus Taylor rejected claims that parliamentary debate is linked to political violence. Independents Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan called his response tone deaf. A 43-year-old man has been charged, and the incident remains under investigation.

Australian politicsHelen Hainespolitical violence

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