# No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-21T06:27:19+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/21/no-bail-brendan-nugent-helen-haines-police-chief-warning-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/no-bail-for-alleged-helen-haines-attacker-as-police-chief-warns-of-aus-35d813/

AFP commissioner says MPs are generally concerned about growing volume of abuse and intimidation Follow our live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The head of the Australian federal police has condemned a “febrile” political environment that has seen one person charged every week over the alleged threatening of MPs, as Victoria announces new steps

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