Liberal Deputy Leader Jane Hume Affirms Opposition to Capital Gains Tax Increase; Charlotte Mortlock Resigns from Party

Jane Hume, recently elected as the Liberal Party's deputy leader, has reaffirmed the party's commitment to opposing any increase in capital gains tax. Hume emphasized that the Liberal Party "should always be and must always be a party of lower taxes." She argued that taxing residential housing would reduce its availability, stating, "If you tax residential housing, there will be less of it. That would be a disaster."

In a related development, Charlotte Mortlock, founder of Hilma's Network—a grassroots organization aimed at increasing female representation within the Liberal Party—has announced her resignation from both the network and the party. Mortlock expressed her decision in a statement, saying, "I have decided the time has come for me to step down as executive director of Hilma’s Network and I have also relinquished my Liberal party membership." She cited recent events as influencing her decision and indicated her intention to support women and Australia through other means.