New independent MP Helen Haines wants to build relationships

Sally Whyte
Updated June 29 2019 - 1:59pm, first published 12:00am

Newly minted independent MP Helen Haines says she isn't approaching her time in parliament with a "heavy hand" or a laundry list of demands, but is focusing on building relationships to achieve her goals.

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Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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