The condition of Helen Haines has improved for the first time in weeks.

The 65-year-old Federal MP sustained critical injuries on October 19 when she was repeatedly hit by a LandCruiser outside her office in Wangaratta.

Both of Dr Haines’ legs were amputated in an effort to save her life. She has been in hospital ever since the alleged attack.

On Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne revealed that her condition had improved for the first time since October 24.

Dr Haines is now in a “stable condition”.

Up until Friday, she had been in a “serious but stable condition”.

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Police allege the incident was a deliberate attack by by 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, who is facing several charges.

In a heartfelt statement in the days after the alleged attack, Dr Haines’ husband Phil said his wife was “a fighter”.

“She is a determined person to do her best, with our support and love, to recover,” Mr Haines said.

“And that is what we hope for.”

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