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'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

A "deeply traumatic" alleged attack on Helen Haines has left the prime minister facing intense scrutiny over his government's efforts to address online safety.

AAP · Oct 21

First a strip-search goes too far, then a boy is isolated in a cell … the former detainees who tell all-too-similar stories

Exclusive: Guardian Australia has spent five months talking to men and women who are speaking out at last, alleging systemic assaults in custody across the country

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Labor, Coalition and crossbench MPs afraid at home and work after alleged attack on Helen Haines

Home and office safety a common concern in Australian federal police and Asio safety briefings with politicians following alleged attack on MP Helen Haines

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

A Victorian community is still coming to terms with an alleged attack on its local federal MP, as new details emerge about the independent politician's courage.

AAP · Oct 21

Australian democracy is usually peaceful. But there’s a homegrown history of political violence

Like other features of our public landscape, both good and bad, political violence has a history in Australia – one from which we may learn

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Big guns target planned sale of colonial defence site

Personnel stationed on an historic army base are set to be relocated by the end of the year, despite mounting pressure for its sale to be scrapped.

AAP · Oct 21

No bail for alleged Helen Haines attacker as police chief warns of Australia’s ‘febrile’ political environment

AFP commissioner says MPs are generally concerned about growing volume of abuse and intimidation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Brendan Nugent stares in silence as a court hears about his alleged attack on Helen Haines

There were no family or friends inside the Wangaratta magistrates court to support the accused, a 43-year-old from Tarrawingee

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

National leaders have been left questioning a decline in Australia's political culture after the alleged attack on independent federal MP Helen Haines.

AAP · Oct 21

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Debate is growing over whether increasing protection for members of parliament will make them too inaccessible to their constituents.

AAP · Oct 20