Kate Ellis was elected to the seat of Adelaide at the age of 27, and held the title of the youngest person to become a federal minister at 30.
After working in Parliament House for 12 years before leaving the profession to prioritise her family life and to write her book Sex, Lies and Question Time: Why the Successes and Struggles of Women in Australia's Parliament Matter to Us All.
Jamila Rizvi talks to Kate about her career in politics and quickly moving up the ranks, the experiences she uncovered in her book, motherhood and more.
THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor:
- Watch: Bo Burnham: Inside (Netflix)
- Cook: Cannelloni of silverbeet with burnt butter and parmesan (Good Food)
- Listen: 6 Of A Billion EP by Claire Rosinkranz
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