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

NPR News19 October 2026, 11:38 UTCAustralia

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.

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