Radio National Breakfast Hume endorses Canavan's work from home policy for regional public servants
Mar 16, 2026
Jane Hume, Deputy Liberal leader and federal MP, talks regional politics and policy. She backs Matt Canavan’s plan to make it easier for public servants to work from home in regional areas. She discusses campaigning in Farrer, concerns about fuel supply and building domestic resilience. She highlights choice and lifestyle priorities for regional families.
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Campaigning With A Local Multidisciplinary Candidate
- Jane Hume campaigned with candidate Raissa Butkowski in Albury for the Farrer by-election and highlighted her local credentials and varied background.
- Hume noted Butkowski is a lawyer, local councillor, Murray Darling Association board member, has three degrees and coached tennis, emphasising regional roots.
Hyper-Australia Means Rebuilding Sovereign Capability
- Hume framed Matt Canavan's 'hyper-Australia' as a push for sovereign capability in fuel, food and construction materials to boost resilience.
- She argued self-sufficiency in those sectors strengthens national resilience and is worth supporting.
Let Managers Decide Work From Home For Regional Roles
- Hume advised employers, including public service managers, should decide work-from-home arrangements to attract and retain productive staff.
- She said departments should use managerial discretion rather than blanket restrictions, especially to enable regional lifestyles.