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Ley’s Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle Prompts Hume’s Backbench Return as COVID Surge and Gas Reservation Debates Unfold

She portrays her backbench move as an opportunity to speak freely, calling on colleagues to unite behind the new leader.

Dumped Liberal frontbencher Jane Hume said she was ‘hurt’ by Sussan Ley’s decision to remove her from the shadow ministry. NewsWire/ Monique Harmer
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Hume, wearing a white blazer and shirt against a white background.

Overview

  • Jane Hume said she felt both professionally and personally hurt by her removal but welcomed the freedom to speak without party constraints.
  • Sussan Ley publicly denied that Hume’s axing was linked to her previous support for former rival Angus Taylor.
  • Health Minister Mark Butler ruled out a federal bailout for Healthscope, stating its receivership process will proceed with existing funding.
  • Butler urged Australians, especially older citizens, to receive a COVID-19 booster as the NB.1.8.1 variant spreads ahead of winter.
  • Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie and independent MP Zali Steggall clashed over a proposed east coast gas reservation’s potential impact on domestic prices and environmental outcomes.