Victorian senator Jane Hume has urged the Liberal Party to rebuild trust with mainstream Australia following the sacking of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price from the shadow ministry. Price was removed by opposition leader Sussan Ley after making inflammatory comments about Indian migrants, which Hume described as a situation that 'escalated well out of control'.
Speaking to chief political correspondent Tom McIlroy, Hume acknowledged that the party's credibility had been eroded during the election campaign. She stressed the need for the Liberals to reconnect with ordinary Australians and restore confidence in their leadership.
The fallout from Price's remarks has highlighted internal divisions within the party, with Hume emphasising the importance of unity and responsible discourse. Her comments come as the Liberal Party seeks to recover from a series of controversies that have damaged its standing among voters.
