CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 20 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
DAVID WOIWOD, HOST:Joining us now is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Good morning to you, Prime Minister. Of course, our thoughts are with Helen Haines and her family this morning. Do you have any update on her condition?
ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. Helen remains in hospital in a critical condition. I spoke with her husband Phil last night, and she underwent surgery last night. And all Australians' thoughts are with the family, with her many friends, with her community. Helen Haines is someone of integrity. She's greatly admired right across the political spectrum. She's someone who's characterised by her kindness, her dilige...