A compassionate community is a strong and safe one.
In Australia, we value the idea of giving everyone a ‘fair go’. This means ensuring our most vulnerable can live with dignity and respect and ensuring people have the support they need when they are going through difficult times.
Diversity is one of our greatest assets. Actively supporting diversity in background, perspective, age, sexuality and gender reflects our compassion, contributes to the strength of our communities and ensures every Australian has the opportunity to thrive.
Delivered
As your Curtin Independent MP, I’m proud to have helped deliver results for our community.
I have voted to support legislation that has delivered:
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Vape import bans (and helped shut down a local vape shop)
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Increased wages for childcare workers.
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Advocated
Through parliamentary speeches or amendments, engaging with Ministers, Curtin submissions or media appearances, I’ve also advocated for:
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Banning online gambling ads - just as we did with tobacco.
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Stronger domestic violence laws and better enforcement.
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Improved mental health support
Watch & Read
- Kate on ABC The 7.30 Report - Ban Gambling Ads: Read here
- Gambling Advertisements Ban - Afternoon Briefing: Read here
- Ten News - Gambling Ads: Read here
- Domestic Violence Reform - ABC News: Read here
- Inquiry into family violence orders: Read here
- You win some, you lose more: Read here
- Curtin Community Submission: Aged Care Act (read here)
Speeches in Parliament
- Procedural Fairness - 1st September 2025
- Question to the Prime Minister on Gambling - 28 August 2025
- Question to the Minister for Social Services: Domestic Violence Crisis Payment - 26 November 2024
- Question to the Prime Minister - When will he take action on Gambling Reform? - 22 August 2024
- Prohibition of Gambling Advertisements Bill 2024 - 19 August 2024
- Question to the Minister for Communications Re Gambling Reform - 13 August 2024