Jane Hume

Jane Hume is a Victorian Senator within the Australian Liberal Party. She is currently newsworthy due to her recent elevation to the position of Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. This occurred after a leadership ballot saw Sussan Ley, the party's first female leader, ousted by Angus Taylor after only nine months in the role. Hume, a supporter of Taylor, was subsequently elected as his deputy. Her rise is seen as a potential way to mitigate the optics of removing the first female leader and may indicate the continued influence of moderates within the party. Hume has also been vocal about the challenges facing the Liberal Party, describing the current situation as an "existential crisis" and calling for a "reset" for the Coalition. Her new leadership position makes her a significant figure in the party's efforts to rebuild and regain relevance.