Despite the obvious challenges, Australia’s politicians say they don’t want 24/7 security, nor to hide away.

Governor-General Sam Mostyn, who stood next to Phil Haines at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne, said the attack on the sitting MP “must be a moment for us to pause and to choose to be better”.

Victoria Police have charged Brendan Nugent, 43, over what they say was a targeted incident. He will appear in court on Wednesday.

The MP was struck by a four-wheel drive outside her Wangaratta electorate office and is being treated at The Alfred hospital in Melbourne. Here’s what we know so far.

Robert McClelland will have to restore public confidence in the NACC, which was established by Labor but has since been overshadowed by controversy.