Australian independent Member of Parliament Helen Haines is in critical condition following a deliberate car attack in Wangaratta. The incident occurred on Tuesday, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to confirm she underwent surgery overnight. Details surrounding the attack remain limited, but authorities are investigating it as a targeted incident. Haines represents the electorate of Indi, within the state of Victoria, Australia. The Prime Minister has expressed his concern for the lawmaker’s wellbeing and is awaiting further updates on her condition. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of political figures in Australia and prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement in Wangaratta.