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News from Oceania, grouped by event. Each story links to its original reporting and update history.
Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned. The resignation follows controversy over her campaigning for votes from the Mongrel Mob. The incident is impacting Labour's election campaign.
34% of respondents to the Mood of the Boardroom survey cite 'adopting AI effectively' as a top concern. 75% of companies have already rolled out generative AI tools. 41% of executives expect AI to lead to a decrease in total headcount over the next three years.
Independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car in a deliberate attack in Wangaratta. The suspect, Brendan Nugent, has been charged with multiple offenses including dangerous driving and intentionally causing serious injury. Haines has lost both legs due to the incident.
National Party support rises to 32%, while Labour falls to 27%. Opportunity party remains a potential kingmaker for forming a government. The right-wing bloc holds 60 seats, while the left-wing bloc holds 56 seats.
Independent MP Helen Haines was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle outside her office in Wangaratta. A 43-year-old man was taken into custody, and a knife was recovered from the vehicle. The Prime Minister described the incident as deliberate, and a counter-terrorism investigation is underway.
