Helen Haines
Australian politician (born 1961)
Helen Haines
Helen Mary Haines (née Carew; born 21 September 1961) is an Australian politician and health researcher who has served as the independent member of Parliament (MP) for the Victorian division of Indi since 2019. Prior to entering politics, she worked in nursing and midwifery services, and as a health researcher in academia. Born and raised in the Western District of Victoria, Haines trained as a nurse and midwife in Melbourne, and graduated from Deakin University with a bachelor's degree in nursing whilst working as a matron. She later earned a master's degree and doctorate from the University of New South Wales and Uppsala University, respectively. She was elected to the House of Representatives at the 2019 federal election, winning the regional seat of Indi after the retirement of incumbent MP Cathy McGowan. As a member of Parliament, Haines has advocated for rural healthcare and housing, the building of resilience against climate change in regional Australia, and is outspoken on issues...
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