Australian politics live: Lambie says Hanson hasn’t apologised to her over cartoon mocking her medical condition

The Guardian reports that a Liberal party spokesperson on Monday evening confirmed the husband of their candidate for Yan Yean, Amanda Dow, was involved in an alleged incident in Mernda yesterday afternoon.

We understand Ms Dow’s husband approached a member of the public who was removing Liberal party campaign signage and was allegedly assaulted. He suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital…

This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian, Hanson and Victorian Liberal.

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Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

27 Oct 2026, 01:14 IST

Key names

Australian, Hanson, Victorian Liberal, Liberal

Section

Politics

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• The GuardianAustralian politics live: Lambie says Hanson hasn’t apologised to her over cartoon mocking her medical condition 27 Oct, 01:14

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