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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'

NPR News·October 19, 2026·1 min read

A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested. Albanese called the incident no accident, and police are investigating the attack. The lawmaker's name and condition were not released in the initial statement.

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