# 'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car

- Published: 2026-10-20T02:54:05Z
- Updated: 2026-10-20T03:09:28Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq398rk4p3exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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In the wake of the apparent attack on MP Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.

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