Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident'
A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…
NPR reports that a car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
This politics story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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