Jane, Hume
Johannes Leak
At the beginning of the year, Liberal Senator Jane Hume was in Peter Dutton’s shadow Cabinet. Hume was a vocal opponent of the working-from-home trend that has become common since the COVID-19 pandemic. Johannes Leak’s cartoon refers to her removal from the frontbench after the May federal election.
You may also be interested in...
1999: Republic referendum
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
What is a double dissolution?
Everything you need to know about a double dissolution.
1977: National Song Poll
Australians were asked to pick a song for the national anthem in 1977.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
The 1966 Wave Hill walk-off
The Gurindji strike and its legacy explained.
1916: Conscription
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
