Helen Haines
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Helen Haines is an independent member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the electorate of Indi in Victoria. She is a former nurse and educator who has focused on health, education, and community issues during her political career. Recently, Haines made headlines for securing funding for community projects in her electorate, positioning her as a significant player in the event of a hung parliament.
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Helen Haines has insisted on remaining independent.
Teal party would fall short of minor party status as independents back awayAustralia· 2026-06-23
Independent federal MP Helen Haines is convinced that the Farrer byelection will end up a two-horse race.
One Nation may well win Sussan Ley’s seat – that would be terrible for all of usAustralia· 2026-03-04
Independent MP Helen Haines found an extension of prac payments to health and medical students would cost an additional $290.4 million.
Allied health students call for support payments amid financial hardshipAustralia· 2026-02-09
Independent MP Helen Haines said tighter firearm controls are needed.
Albanese to take campaign bush as Nationals revolt exposes rural divideAustralia· 2025-12-24
Helen Haines expressed disappointment over the focus on Brereton rather than the NACC's success.
NACC boss Paul Brereton stares down calls for him to resignAustralia· 2025-12-12
Independent MP Helen Haines held a joint press conference on Monday.
Centre for Public Integrity claims Labor has failed in six of seven transparency fieldsAustralia· 2025-10-27
Helen Haines called on the government to reform Australia’s whistleblower protections.
ATO whistleblower escapes jail time and convictionAustralia· 2025-08-28
Helen Haines, the federal MP for Indi, described the event as utterly heartbreaking.
Porepunkah shooting: police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled into bush after allegedly killing two officers ‘in cold blood’ | Porepunkah shooting
United Kingdom· 2025-08-26
Helen Haines gave up her Chairman’s Lounge membership in the furore following the release of Aston’s book.
MP flight policy review to end bureaucrats accepting flight upgradesAustralia· 2025-08-06
Independent MP Helen Haines is preoccupied with making the transition work for her constituents.
Coalition must address climate change for its own survivalAustralia· 2025-08-01
Helen Haines comfortably retained Indi.
the teals lose seats of Goldstein and North SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-17
Haines opposed the Better Targeted Super Bill along with other independent MPs.
Labor, Albanese spooked by Dutton’s last-minute super scare campaignAustralia· 2025-04-30
Helen Haines is a Victorian independent MP who received $5.7 million for community projects.
Labor pumps cash into battleground statesAustralia· 2025-02-13
