Australian lawmaker critically injured in apparent deliberate car attack, PM says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a car strike that critically injured an independent Australian lawmaker appeared deliberate. The driver was arrested.

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Australian lawmaker critically injured in apparent deliberate car attack, PM says

An independent member of Australia's federal parliament was critically injured when a car struck her on Monday.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident appeared to be a deliberate attack. The driver was arrested.

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