# Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend

- Source: BBC World
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:25:35+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c678pnn9mpgno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.

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