Senator Jane Hume: We've all been there

Senator Jane Hume had a bit of a slip up during Senate estimates this week... but let's be real: we can relate. If anything, it humanises her as a politician. Plus, it was a lighter moment in the news cycle this week.In today's episode, Tarla Lambert and Olivia Cleal discuss the recent election of Claudia Sheinbaum as the President of Mexico, and what it means for women's representation worldwide. Also this week, Women's Agenda launched its latest report in partnership with CommBank Women in Focus exploring women-led businesses - we unpack the findings here.Stories discussed this week:Ego men, yes men, convicted men and why we need more women leadingMolly Baz featured as first pregnant woman on cereal boxHow women are defying the odds to build successful businesses in Australia’s economy: ReportEvonne Goolagong Cawley honours Lydia Williams in perfect farewell on home soilThe podcast is brought to you by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Many refugee families are left without the basics they need to survive this winter. A donation to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) provides these families with basic essentials such as food, housing, medication, legal support and holistic healthcare. Make a tax-deductible donation to the ASRC’S Winter Appeal, and give refugees and people seeking asylum a hand up as they rebuild their lives. Donate today at asrc.org.au/donateThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.