Kate in the news
Government sets crosshairs on 'billionaire' political donors, including teal backers (24 Sep 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: The federal government is set to propose electoral reforms aimed at limiting political spending and individual donations, provoking opposition from teal independents and mining billionaire...
The teals stunned the nation in 2022. They could make or break the next government (21 Sep 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: The seven women who won or retained blue-ribbon Liberal seats in Australia's 2022 election, including Kate Chaney, brought significant political change. They were backed by...
We need some political courage... grandfathering it is an option we should look at: Curtin MP Kate Chaney on reshaping negative gearing (11 Sep 2024)
Now, is it time to wind back negative gearing and other generous tax concessions on investment properties? Some interesting new polling from YouGov was released this week, showing majority support...
Zali Steggall and teals demand 75pc emissions cut target by 2035 (11 Sep 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: Teal MPs, led by Zali Steggall, have called for Australia to adopt a more ambitious climate target of a 75% reduction in emissions by 2035,...
Perth Community Shows Up to Tell PM & Plibersek to Save Scott Reef (2 Sep 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: More than one hundred West Australians gathered at Cottesloe Beach to protest against the Federal government's support for Woodside's Browse Gas project, which they believe...
The real power of independents (31 Aug 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: John Hewson, a professor at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy and former Liberal opposition leader, argues that the rise of independent movements in...
Town of Cambridge officially endorses renaming Lake Monger to Galup (29 Aug 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: The Town of Cambridge has endorsed renaming Lake Monger to its traditional Aboriginal name, Galup, following strong community support. The decision to rename the urban...
Hung parliament would power up pressure on gas (28 Aug 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: Teal MPs, including Kate Chaney, and the Greens are demanding an end to new gas projects, posing a challenge for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese if...
Cries for a super tax rethink (26 Aug 2024)
Click here to readArticle summary: The farm lobby, alongside Independent MPs and financial experts, is voicing strong opposition to the Labor government's proposed superannuation tax changes. The controversial "better targeted...
Give your home an electric shock (24 Aug 2024)
Kate Chaney wants to electrify her electorate by helping households overcome the hurdles to making their homes more energy efficient. Floreat couple Adrian and Milissa have already done the legwork...