{
  "id": 16508957,
  "title": "Security increased as parliament returns without MP Helen Haines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/security-increased-as-parliament-returns-without-mp-helen-haines",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T18:30:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-26/helen-haines-parliament-returns-canberra-federal-politics/107306604"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliament returns to Canberra without MP Helen Haines, who remains hospitalized after a deliberate car attack. Security at Parliament House has been heightened in response to the incident, with a direct link drawn between inflammatory political discourse and threats against politicians. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to allocate a significant portion of the day to MPs sharing messages of support for Haines, whose seat will be empty. Independent Senator David Pocock expressed deep anguish over the situation, emphasizing the need to honor Haines' legacy and inspire continued efforts to strengthen democracy.",
  "summary": "Parliament returns today with a markedly different tone, as MPs reconvene without one of the chamber's most respected members.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Crikey",
        "title": "MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines amid calls for ‘civility pledge’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/mps-to-pay-tribute-to-helen-haines-amid-calls-for-civility-pledge",
        "published": "2026-10-25T20:23:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/australia-politics-live-mps-to-pay-tribute-to-helen-haines-as",
        "published": "2026-10-25T20:39:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}