Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’

Australia's parliament is set to resume and pay tribute to the late Independent MP Helen Haines, who was the victim of a violent attack outside her electoral office. The incident, which occurred on October 19, left Haines with both legs amputated and in the hospital a week later. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to deliver a speech addressing the attack and its impact.

In response to the alleged assault, the Speaker of the House, Milton Dick, has called for civility in the parliament. Several politicians, including the Independent MP Kate Chaney, have pledged to act with honesty, respect, and compassion, honoring Haines' memory. A "civility pledge" will be signed by fellow Independent MP Monique Ryan as well.

The attack has sparked outrage, particularly over Pauline Hanson's One Nation party's controversial cartoon series, "Please Explain". Criticism has grown over the series' offensive portrayal of federal politicians, including depictions of Haines being run over by a vehicle in a clip titled "Under the Bus". Hanson maintains that the cartoons have "nothing to do with the tragic attack on Helen Haines" and are not being censored.

The controversy has drawn criticism from opposition politicians, who argue the cartoons are inappropriate in the current climate.