Radio National Breakfast

How are representatives across the political spectrum digesting news of an attack on an Australian politician?
Today's episode of the Breakfast Wrap hears from the bystander who intervened in Wangaratta, the town's Mayor, as well as independent federal politicians, the government and the opposition, the House Speaker and historical context from Michelle Grattan.

Abraham Kuol was just six when he arrived in Australia with his family on a humanitarian visa, a long way from the refugee camp in Kenya where he spent the first years of his life.

Milton Dick believes the attack on independent MP Dr Helen Haines will lead to a wider discussion about the language used in Australian politics.

David Pocock describes Dr Helen Haines as a mentor and says there should be zero tolerance for political violence.

Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume has expressed shock over the attack of independent MP Helen Haines.