Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was 'family friend' of suspect's family
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- Meanwhile, an ABC News investigation revealed that Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel on social media, but it is unclear if this motivated his attack on Haines.S1
- Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.S2
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Australian politician targeted in car ramming attack was 'family friend' of suspect's family
Meanwhile, an ABC News investigation revealed that Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel on social media, but it is unclear if this motivated his atta…
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Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
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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Published Oct 20, 2026
What to know
- Meanwhile, an ABC News investigation revealed that Nugent had previously shared pro-Gaza content and criticized Israel on social media, but it is unclear if this motivated his attack on Haines.S1
- Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.S2
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