Jane Hume
AustraliapoliticianFemaleb. 19744.7Global Dominance: 0.01%Jane Hume is an Australian politician and the shadow minister for the public service, representing the Liberal Party. She has been vocal in her criticism of government spending, arguing that increasing the size of government does not contribute positively to economic growth. Recently, she has been in the news for her comments on the relationship between public sector employment and private sector economic performance.
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Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume described Albanese's comments as 'grubby' and 'inappropriate'.
Angus Taylor demands PM apology over Japanese melon remarksAustralia· 2026-08-10
Acting Coalition leader Jane Hume attacked the government’s refusal to move on the situation which she labelled a 'widows tax'.
Widows and divorcees protected under new federal government amendmentsAustralia· 2026-08-04
Acting Liberal leader Jane Hume said that’s a discussion for closer to the next poll.
Andrew Hastie hopes for One Nation preferences amid electoral danger in CanningAustralia· 2026-08-04
Jane Hume stated that the entire property market was being upended by a shortage of houses and higher rents.
Economist predicts nation’s 30-year price-rise super-cycle is overAustralia· 2026-08-03
Jane Hume stated that Angus Taylor was not a party to any of the matters that ICAC are referring to.
Tony Abbott says ICAC a factional hit job as Angus Taylor faces questionsAustralia· 2026-08-02
Federal Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume has insisted the inquiry was 'distant' from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
Chris Minns denies probe is a ‘boon’ for LaborAustralia· 2026-08-02
Jane Hume condemned Pauline Hanson's comments and her appearance with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event | Bridget McKenzie
United Kingdom· 2026-07-19
Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume sat with colleagues at the Midwinter Ball.
Sportsbet’s hospitality proves irresistible for Labor MP Dan RepacholiAustralia· 2026-07-14
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume told Sky News that the government’s tax changes were hurting the wealth of all Australians.
Nation’s interest bill is larger than when official interest rates were almost 20 per centAustralia· 2026-07-01
Jane Hume, the federal deputy opposition leader, called for a royal commission and a funding pause on infrastructure projects.
Victorian premier accused of ‘nonsense’ for blaming inflation amid gangland allegations over cost blowouts | Victorian politicsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Jane Hume said there was no appetite in the party room for leadership change.
Why the Liberal Party is failing to gain ground despite One Nation’s recent slideAustralia· 2026-06-29
Jane Hume is a shadow minister who also endorsed multiculturalism.
Liberals are starting to chatter about opposition leaderAustralia· 2026-06-25
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume said the debate over whether Australia should be a multicultural or monocultural nation was a 'ridiculous argument'.
Pauline Hanson says Socceroos represent her vision of ‘monoculture’Australia· 2026-06-24
Jane Hume is mentioned alongside Angus Taylor as part of the shadow economics team.
Most Australians don’t want housing affordability to be fixed, and politicians know itAustralia· 2026-06-20
Jane Hume is the deputy leader of the Liberal Party who has made a strong start.
Economic anxiety and institutional failure reshaping politics for the Liberal PartyAustralia· 2026-05-31
Jane Hume accompanied Angus Taylor during the media opportunity.
ACT’s wealthiest suburb of Red Hill odd choice for media opportunityAustralia· 2026-03-04
Deputy Jane Hume is facing pressure over the decision to bury the document that delves into errors on tax policy.
Peter Dutton lets fly as Liberal Party election review leaksAustralia· 2026-03-02
Taylor told this masthead he disagreed with Pauline Hanson but did not use language as firm as his deputy Jane Hume to rebuke her.
Vows to fight Labor's property tax break cuts in budgetAustralia· 2026-03-01
Hume labelled them abhorrent.
Taylor opens door to One Nation deal – but Wong will test him on Hanson firstAustralia· 2026-03-01
Senator Jane Hume questioned why condoms were only available in the women’s change rooms at the Parliament House gym, but not the men’s.
Contraception, condoms and STI prevention for young peopleAustralia· 2026-02-27
Jane Hume stated that the party should instinctually be on the side of transparency.
Angus Taylor agrees to suppress review documentAustralia· 2026-02-27Jane Hume is a Victorian Liberal senator who has recently been elected as the deputy leader of her party.
From "Chinese spies" gaffe to deputy leader, the senator's resurgence in the Liberal PartyAustralia· 2026-02-20
Jane Hume is Angus Taylor's deputy and part of the new leadership team.
Liberal leader must address opposition’s failingsAustralia· 2026-02-19
Jane Hume holds a top position in the Liberal Party and has faced criticism for her public statements and policies.
The rise of Taylor and Hume is improbable. It’s also farcicalAustralia· 2026-02-18
Jane Hume is the deputy leader of the Liberal Party and has made bold claims about the current government.
Jane Hume claim on ‘nation’s worst government’ is endearingly bonkers hyperboleAustralia· 2026-02-18
Jane Hume was appointed as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party.
Australian women turned their backs on Ley. But they won’t forgive Taylor for this assassinationAustralia· 2026-02-17
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume will be the productivity and industrial relations spokeswoman.
Jane Hume, Tim Wilson to head up economic team; James Paterson set to move to defence porfolioAustralia· 2026-02-17
Jane Hume is the deputy leader seeking to firm up the party’s support base.
Leaked documents reveal hardline plans for phone screening and visa enforcementAustralia· 2026-02-16
Jane Hume referenced 'Chinese spies' during the election.
Of three elements for political success, he may need only oneAustralia· 2026-02-15
New Liberal deputy leader Jane Hume said such a move would be a disaster, especially for first time buyers and renters.
Fund urges Chalmers to increase GST and overhaul capital gains tax in May budgetAustralia· 2026-02-15