Australia’s parliament resumed with increased security on Monday and paid tribute to lawmaker Helen Haines who was critically injured last week in an alleged act of political violence.

Security screening measures were enhanced at parliament house in the first session since 19 Oct when authorities allege a driver rammed an SUV into Ms Haines twice outside her electorate office.

She remained in a Melbourne hospital on Monday in a serious but stable condition after both her legs were amputated.

Independent member of parliament Zali Steggall sits next to a cutout cockatoo during a tribute to colleague Helen Haines, who was critically injured on Oct. 19 by a driver who struck her with a vehicle, at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Monday (AP)

A 43-year-old man has been charged with offences including intentionally causing serious injury.…