Kate in the news
Government faces warnings over automated decision-making risks (5 Nov 2026)
Kate Chaney calls for greater transparency and accountability in government AI decisions Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney is pushing for stronger transparency and accountability requirements around the Australian Government’s...
It’s yachties v ferries in the fight for this wealthy Perth suburb (29 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has joined growing opposition to the Cook Labor government's $28 million proposal to build a ferry terminal at Matilda Bay, arguing the project risks...
Algorithm opt-out, socials overhaul ready for download (28 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has secured amendments to Labor’s proposed digital duty of care legislation aimed at protecting children from harmful online content and preventing artificial intelligence chatbots...
Cardboard cockatoo sits in tribute for Helen Haines as MPs urged to ‘let light win over darkness’ (27 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has paid tribute to fellow independent Helen Haines following a targeted attack that left the Member for Indi with both legs amputated, urging parliamentarians...
Security increased as parliament resumes without MP Helen Haines (27 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has called on federal parliament to uphold the democratic values represented by fellow independent Helen Haines, as politicians return to Canberra following a violent...
Attack on Helen Haines - Political Anger, Social Media and the Need for Civility, ABC Radio (20 Oct 2026)
Mark Gibson: Kate Chaney is the independent member for Curtin here in WA and joins me now. Good morning. Kate Chaney: Mark. Can I firstly just ask your reaction to...
WA politicians speak out about increasingly hostile environment in wake of Helen Haines attack (20 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has expressed her horror at the attack on fellow independent federal MP Helen Haines, warning that Australia must ensure hostility and threats do not...
‘I don't want to freak people out’ (15 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has emerged as a prominent parliamentary voice on artificial intelligence (AI), calling for stronger safety measures, increased government investment and ongoing scrutiny as the technology...
Backing small businesses ATO re credit card payment ban (12 Oct 2026)
Independent MP for Curtin Kate Chaney has called on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to reconsider its decision to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills, warning that removing the...
Business groups call for 'political leadership' as ATO digs in on credit card ban (8 Oct 2026)
The article reports growing pressure on the federal government over the Australian Taxation Office’s decision to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills from December 1. Small business groups...