Kate Ellis represented the Division of Adelaide for the Labor Party from 2004 - 2019. They discuss the toxic culture in Parliament House.

Kate Ellis is a former Australian politician who represented the Division of Adelaide for the Labor Party from 2004 - 2019. In this episode Sam and Kate discuss in depth the toxic culture in Parliament House, how she dealt with the constant rumours about her private life whilst in office, the dangers of warfare politics, Brittany Higgins and Kate opens up about the challenges she sees in raising two young boys. 

Episode notes - 

You can read more about Kate Ellis here:

https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=DZU

Kate's Twitter is:

@KateEllis22

You can find Kate's new book by searching for Sex, Lies and Question Time

This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney and Adelaide on April 1st 2021.

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