Australian politician critically ill after being struck by car

Helen Haines is in a critical condition (AAP Image via AP)

An Australian politician is in a critical condition after she was struck by a car in a suspected deliberate act, police said.

Federal independent legislator Helen Haines, 65, was struck by a Toyota Landcruiser SUV outside her electoral district office in the city of Wangaratta in Victoria state.

The driver has been arrested.