Labor Minister Asks to ‘Silence’ Liberal Senator’s Microphone During Work From Home Debate

Minister O‘Neil asked media to silence Hume during a fiery discussion in which Hume said ’it’s not our policy' to send public servants back to the office.

Australian Housing Minister Clare O’Neil speaks during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 11, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil requested that a TV presenter “silence the microphone” of Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume during a debate over work from home policy and support for women.

During the exchange, Senator Hume repeatedly said that forcing public servants back to the office was not the Coalition’s policy.