High-profile senator Jane Hume makes candid admission about her Lycra gymwear: ‘Less worthy men have seen me in far less’
An otherwise dull Senate estimates hearing was livened up when a Liberal senator suddenly made a revealing comment about wearing Lycra.
The off-the-cuff comment from the Liberal Senator for Victoria and Shadow Finance Minister Senator Jane Hume was made during a budget estimates committee hearing for the 2024-2025 economic legislation on Tuesday.
The conversation between Ms Hume and ASIC chairman Joe Longo erupted in laughter in the usually quiet committee room.
Video of the humorous exchange showed Senator Hume addressing Mr Longo.
“I find this very uncomfortable,” said Senator Hume.
“Every time I see Mr. Longo now, it seems to be at the gym on a Saturday morning. So my apologies for the lycra.’
“His or yours?” someone asked off camera.
“Every time I see Mr. Longo now, it seems to be at the gym on a Saturday morning. So I apologize for the Lycra,” said Senator Hume
ASIC chairman Joe Longo assured the committee: ‘I will never be seen in Lycra’
“Less worthy men have seen me in much less,” said Senator Hume.
Mr Longo replied: ‘I would like to reassure the committee that I will never be seen in Lycra.’
He repeated the statement for maximum effect as the committee members laughed.
Senator Hume paused for a moment to collect himself before returning to work.
‘Sorry, I forgot myself for a moment. Now I’m going to ask some questions about something serious.’
ABC defense correspondent Andrew Greene tweeted the exchange on X.
Jane Hume is seen at work
‘”Less worthy men have seen me in far less” – @SenatorHume discussing gym clothes and proving once again that Senate estimates are far more interesting than most parliamentary proceedings.’
Reactions to Mr Greene’s tweet were mixed.
“Actually heartwarming for her…” one X user wrote.
But another wrote: ‘How to completely discredit yourself in one sentence.’
‘Absolutely delicious. The reality of everyday life and a refreshing banter. The location of the gym in Parliament House means that we all see a lot of lycra and a lot of legs in sweaty shorts during sitting weeks. The nice thing is that no photos are taken,” wrote a Canberra insider.
