For many, especially women in parliament and other positions of authority, the arrival of violence in Australian politics has been long expected

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The awful tragedy that occurred in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon overshadowed a story Helen Haines cares deeply about.

Earlier that day, the attorney general announced the appointment of a new boss for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc), hopefully signalling an end to what has been a difficult foundational period for the watchdog. Haines was the one who forced the establishment of the Nacc on to the political agenda and helped craft its design and oversight.