Kate in the news

The independent member for Curtin, Kate Chaney, has expressed her disappointment at the major party “stitch-up” on electoral reform.As mentioned, the long-awaited changes would add donation and spending caps to...

Click to read hereArticle summary: The Australian government plans to introduce a bill on Monday, 18 November, to reform electoral laws by capping donations and campaign spending. The proposed changes...

Nadia Mitsopoulos: Well, much is being said this morning about major reforms to federal political donations. Under this bill, which Labor will rush into Parliament, donations to individual candidates will...

Click here to readArticle summary: The Albanese government’s proposed electoral reform bill has provoked strong criticism from independents and minor parties, who claim it entrenches major party dominance. Announced by...

Interviewer: Spending on federal election campaigns could be capped as the Albanese government seeks to rush through new donation laws. The overhaul is designed to limit the impact of wealthy...

Patricia Karvelas: Labour's electoral reform laws are set to be introduced to federal parliament next week, with a $20,000 cap on individual donations and candidates limited to a maximum $800,000...

Click here to readTiny glass pebbles meant big money for charity at a Kings Park awards night. Donors dropped their pebbles into jars at the State Reception Centre to decide...

Click here to watchKate Chaney: I haven't had to review it. I was up to date. And I do think that it's really important that MPs disclose their interests and...

Click here to readArticle summary: Sunday Times political editor, Joe Spagnolo, explores how Western Australian MP Kate Chaney could play a pivotal role in determining the future of Australia’s government...

Click here to readArticle summary: A growing movement to ban parliamentarians from accepting free flight upgrades is gaining traction, spearheaded by independent MPs like Kate Chaney, Allegra Spender, and Helen...