The ABC Alumni board, members and supporters have been shocked and troubled by the vicious assault on Helen Haines MP this week. We join the vast number of Australians in honouring her outstanding contribution to public life and wishing Helen and her family well through what will be a long recovery.
ABC Alumni also join those who are calling for more respectful public debate in political life, and for real initiatives to curb the abuse of women in public facing occupations, including journalism.