Hume stresses robust debate remains vital as PM calls for political temperature to be lowered

​Deputy Liberal Leader Jane Hume says scrutinising legislation and maintaining robust debate remain vital to holding the government to account, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls for a calmer political environment.

​“I know that the prime minister keeps asking Australians to turn the temperature down, but that doesn’t mean that we should turn down our voices; in fact, robust debate and making sure that governments are held to account is the job here,” Ms Hume told News24.

​“It’s an important part of making sure that people can resolve differences without resorting to violence; that’s why we are here.”