Winston Peters condemns violence following attack on Australian MP

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 6:22pm

In this story Winston Peters, Anthony Albanese

New Zealand leaders have expressed support for Australian independent MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition after an attack. Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated that violence has no place in politics, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has passed on New Zealand's thoughts to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 8:40am

   Winston Peters addresses attack on Australian MP Helen Haines: ‘Violence has absolutely no place in politics’ (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 20 Oct, 9:56am

   Luxon on Aussie MP attack: 'Thoughts and prayers from NZ' (opens in new tab)

3. The PostTue 20 Oct, 6:22pm

   'Senile racist!': Winston Peters shrugs off heckler, spotlight on safety after Australian MP Helen Haines attacked (opens in new tab)