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Breaking: Condition of Helen Haines has improved, hospital says

ABC News Australia •
October 23, 2026 • 11:32 PM
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The Alfred Hospital says the condition of Ms Haines has improved from critical to serious but stable following an alleged attack on Monday.

Breaking: Condition of Helen Haines has improved, hospital says

Helen Haines is now in a serious but stable condition in hospital. ( ABC News: Ian Cutmore )

The condition of injured MP Helen Haines has improved from critical to serious but stable after more than four days in hospital.

Ms Haines suffered critical injuries on Monday when she was struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office.

Police allege the incident was a deliberate attack by 43-year-old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, who faces multiple charges.

On Saturday morning, the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne said Ms Haines's condition had improved and she was now stable.

Ms Haines lost both legs as a result of the crash.

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