上周，澳大利亚独立议员海伦·海恩斯在维多利亚州旺加拉塔镇的选举办公室附近遭遇车辆撞击事故，导致双腿受伤，目前其身体状况稳定 1。这一事件加剧了外界对澳大利亚政治辩论氛围升温的担忧，总理阿尔巴尼斯随后公开呼吁降低政治讨论的温度 1。在此背景下，包括绿党领导人大卫·肖布里奇、副领导人斯蒂芬·霍奇金斯-梅以及联邦独立议员凯特·钱尼在内的多名议员，签署了由澳大利亚政治同情心组织推动的“文明承诺”，旨在倡导诚实、尊重与同情的政治文化，以减少政治暴力和骚扰现象 1。
澳大利亚联邦警察专员克丽西·巴雷特明确指出，此次袭击事件与近期出现的威胁和骚扰行为存在直接关联 1。“这与我们看到的威胁和骚扰有直接关联，有时非常立即。言辞很重要，我们确实看到了这种流动影响。”巴雷特表示 1。该“文明承诺”机制最早于2016年在英国引入，当时是在乔·考克斯议员遇害后推出的 1。近年来，英国政界接连发生针对政治人物的恶性案件，包括2021年保守党议员大卫·阿梅斯被谋杀，以及今年早些时候前政治家安·威德康比在家中遇害 1。尽管多方签署承诺意在遏制不良风气，但该举措能否长期有效地缓解澳大利亚的政治紧张局势仍有待观察 1。
The recent vehicular attack on Independent MP Helen Haines has intensified scrutiny over the tone of Australian political discourse, prompting calls for greater civility. 1 Haines was struck by a car near her electorate office in Warrnambool, Victoria, sustaining injuries to both legs, though her condition is currently reported as stable. 1 In response to such incidents, Federal Police Commissioner Crissy Barrett emphasized the direct link between aggressive rhetoric and physical threats, stating, "It has a direct connection with the sort of threats and harassment that we see, sometimes very immediate. Words matter, and we do see that flow through." 1
To address these concerns, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged a de-escalation of political tensions, while several legislators have signed a "civility pledge" advocated by the organization Political Compassion Australia. 1 Signatories include Greens Leader David Shoebridge, Deputy Leader Stephen Hodgkins-Me, and Independent MP Kate Chaney, who are committing to principles of honesty, respect, and empathy in their public engagements. 1 The pledge itself was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 2016 following the murder of MP Jo Cox, aiming to reduce political violence and harassment. 1 Its relevance has been underscored by subsequent high-profile attacks on politicians, including the killing of Conservative MP David Amess in 2021 and former politician Ann Widdecombe’s death at home earlier this year. 1 While the initiative seeks to foster a more compassionate political culture, its long-term effectiveness remains to be observed. 1
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