Kate in the news
The massive gap in Labor’s renewables plan (29 Aug 2026)
Kate Chaney, the independent member for Curtin, argues that Western Australia must make a decisive shift towards clean energy if it is to secure its long-term prosperity, energy security and...
Push for import ban on 'pervert' smart glasses amid privacy concerns (27 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney has backed a temporary ban on imports of smart glasses and other wearable recording devices, warning that Australia needs stronger long-term privacy laws to deal with...
“A Missed Opportunity”: Why the Partial Gambling Ad Ban Won’t Work - ABC Drive (20 Aug 2026)
NM: Let’s bring in Independent MP and Member for Curtin Kate Chaney, who has been a fierce campaigner against these ads. Will it do what the Minister says it will...
Chaney dubious about 'devil in the AI detail' (15 Aug 2026)
Curtin MP Kate Chaney says she is not convinced Australians will be protected by the Federal Government's recent promise to make the AI industry safer for the public. Ms Chaney said that...
Andrew Denton vows to overturn ‘absurd’ telehealth ban for voluntary assisted dying (15 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney’s push to overturn the federal ban on telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is gaining support from campaigners, medical experts and state authorities, with Go Gentle...
‘Disappointing’: addiction expert slams gambling reform (12 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney is pushing for stronger federal gambling reforms, including an independent review of the government’s proposed restrictions, as medical experts warn Labor’s current approach does not go...
Dying woman's last-minute plea to prime minister to allow telehealth for voluntary assisted dying (11 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney has introduced a private member’s bill seeking to remove a federal legal barrier that prevents some terminally ill Australians from using telehealth during the voluntary assisted...
View from The Hill: government shuts down telehealth‑for‑VAD bill, defying Labor conference (11 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney has challenged the Albanese government over its refusal to allow telehealth consultations as part of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) care, despite Labor’s national conference backing reform...
Labor's rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads (6 Aug 2026)
Labor’s proposed gambling advertising reforms have renewed pressure on the federal government to adopt the full ban recommended by the 2023 parliamentary inquiry led by the late Labor MP Peta...
Australia prevents telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consults. Why, and could that change? (2 Aug 2026)
Independent MP Kate Chaney is renewing her campaign to change federal laws that prevent voluntary assisted dying consultations from taking place by telephone or video call. Chaney first introduced legislation...