Jane Hume
Coverage of Jane Hume in the Nexus archive.
- Australia politics live: Labor’s big reforms face test as parliament returns; national cabinet to debate fuel security
Australian MPs return to parliament for debates on tax and NDIS reforms before winter break. Jane Hume of the Coalition supports increased scrutiny of NDIS changes but raises concerns about addressing rorts and criminal behavior in the system. The national cabinet will also discuss fuel security.
- Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
The federal government paid $3.8 million in personal protection for the administrators of the CFMEU. A Senate committee also heard that minister Murray Watt required personal security after introducing legislation to place the union into administration.
- Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
The Federal budget 2026 is set to be presented by Treasurer Jim Chalmers tonight, with the Coalition party determining their platform. The Deputy Liberal leader suggests the Coalition should consider the results of the Farrer byelection. The Liberal and National party are focused on increasing their primary vote.