The Helen Haines tragedy has shocked Australia. Its horrors highlight the crumbling foundations of our system | Tom McIlroy

Source: The Guardian Australia · 2026-10-23T14:00:31.000Z · Politics

For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics has been long expected Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The awful tragedy that occurred in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon overshadowed a story Helen Haines cares deeply about. Earlier that day, the attorney general announced the appointment of a new boss for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc), hopefully signalling an end to what has been a difficult foundational period for the watchdog. Haines was the one who forced the establishment of the Nacc on to the political agenda and helped craft its design and oversight. Continue reading...

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