The Victorian senator’s elevation may help mitigate the effects of the party dumping its first female leader after only nine months. It also suggests the moderates still hold influence
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After nine months in the political wilderness, Jane Hume has made a triumphant return to the Liberal party’s senior leadership team.
The Victorian senator was installed as deputy leader on Friday after Sussan Ley was ousted by Angus Taylor just 276 days into the job.