CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 20 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

PETER STEFANOVIC, HOST:Prime Minister, good to have you with us this morning. Thanks for your time. Do you have any more information on the attack this morning?

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Helen remains in critical condition in Melbourne. She was medivacced to hospital last night. She underwent surgery. I spoke with Phil, her husband, last night, to pass on the best wishes, not just of myself, but I think of all Australians who'll be thinking of Helen this morning. Someone is in custody, the alleged perpetrator of this incident. It's very clear from the reports that this was a deliberate act. The motivation isn't clear. We will allow the pol...