Content overview: “Australian MP Brittany Lauga Loses Both Legs After Alleged Car Attack in Rockhampton”. Queensland MP Brittany Lauga is recovering in hospital after losing both legs in an alleged car attack in Rockhampton. The 37-year-old state member for Keppel was struck by a vehicle on Monday night, suffering critical injuries that required the amputation of both legs. Police have charged 43-year-old Brendan Nugent with multiple offences, including attempted murder, and he appeared in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
The incident has shocked the local community and prompted an outpouring of support for Lauga, who was first elected in 2015. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk described Lauga as a 'fighter' and said the government would provide all necessary support. The case has renewed debate about the safety of politicians and public figures, with security experts calling for a review of protections for elected officials. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.