Kate in the news
Voices for Forrest testing region’s appetite for an independent candidate (27 Feb 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: In a move that highlights the growing interest in independent political representation in Australia, the South West community group, Voices For Forrest, is exploring the...
UWA politics program for women (26 Feb 2024)
Click here to read Article summary: As a the member for Curtin, Kate Chaney’s engagement with the Pathways to Politics Program for Women at the University of Western Australia (UWA)...
VAD is different to suicide and our laws need to catch up (23 Feb 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now legal in every Australian state and is set to commence in the Australian Capital Territory. However, current federal laws...
Perth climate voters get MP on board with net-zero ‘vision for future’ (19 Feb 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: Kate Chaney, the WA independent MP for the federal electorate of Curtin, is aligning with her constituents' strong commitment to climate action and the journey...
Kate Chaney ‘absolutely’ supports GST deal after fellow teal joins chorus of east coast critics (18 Feb 2023)
Click here to read Article summary: Kate Chaney, the MP for Curtin, has firmly supported the existing GST deal, countering criticism from fellow independent and east coast critics. She argues...
Curtin lays out the path to net zero (17 Feb 2024)
Kate Chaney will deliver on Monday the colourful results of the work of 50 dedicated western suburb volunteers. A booklet coordinated by her electorate office sets out in simple terms...
Labor rakes in $5m of ‘hidden money’ from big corporates (13 Feb 2024)
Click here to readThis article reports a significant revelation concerning the Australian Labor Party's financial dealings, highlighting that the party received almost $600,000 from gambling companies last year. Among the...
MP pushes to legalise telehealth consultations on voluntary assisted dying (12 Feb 2024)
click here to readThis article reports that independent member for Curtin, WA, Kate Chaney MP is spearheading a legislative effort to amend the current prohibition on telehealth consultations for individuals...
Anthony Albanese faces calls to increase support for young people, pensioners as parliament considers stage three tax cuts (4 Feb 2024)
click herE to read In this article by Rosie Lewis and Sarah Ison from The Australian, the focus is on the political dynamics surrounding the Australian government's proposed stage three...
Will the Albanese government embed a dark money duopoly or restore trust with Australians? (1 Feb 2024)
click here to read In an opinion piece for WAtoday titled "Will the Albanese government embed a dark money duopoly or restore trust with Australians?", Kate Chaney, the Independent MP...