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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'
NPRMonday, October 19, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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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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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Australian and World.
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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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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Australian and World.
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