Husband of Helen Haines says critically injured MP is a 'fighter'

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The husband of Helen Haines says the injured MP is a "fighter", confirming she has lost both legs due to Monday's attack.

Ms Haines remains at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne in a critical condition.

Governor-General Sam Moystyn joined Mr Haines as both the nation's head-of-state and a personal friend of Ms Haines, to call for greater civility in political discourse.