Media shy Labor powerhouse, Jenny Macklin, opens up her Melbourne home to Annabel for a feast of curries. Annabel heads straight to the pantry and finds an exceedingly organised spice drawer, providing clues to why Jenny is the guru behind key Labor policies such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Apology and paid parental leave. In 2001, whilst Labor was in opposition, Jenny became the first female Deputy Leader. She served as deputy for three leaders until Julia Gillard ousted her from the role. Over a delicious lunch, Jenny reveals how she mended her relationship with Julia Gillard, and how she remained committed to major policy reforms despite the difficulties of working in a hung parliament.