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Carers deserve improved rights and recognition (28 Mar 2024)

Kate Chaney MP advocates for the adoption of all recommendations from the Carers Inquiry, highlighting the crucial yet overlooked role of carers in Australia. Stressing the inadequacy of the current Carers Recognition Act, Chaney calls for enforceable rights and better support for carers navigating systems like NDIS and Medicare. Her plea underscores the need for societal appreciation and tangible support for carers, emphasising the impact of caregiving on employment, financial security, and wellbeing.

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Crossbenches unite across Parliament to push for electoral reform (19 Mar 2024)

New legislation, the Fair and Transparent Elections Bill, introduced by crossbenchers, seeks essential electoral reform before the next election. Aimed at improving transparency, protecting voters, reducing financial influence, and limiting donations, the Bill garners crossbench support. Provisions include a $1,000 donation disclosure threshold, bans on certain donations, and a major donor cap, ensuring government integrity and voter trust.

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Electoral reforms must allow political competition (12 Mar 2024)

Kate Chaney MP, the Federal Independent for Curtin, has expressed cautious optimism regarding the government's impending move towards electoral reform, emphasising the need for fairness and transparency to rebuild Australian trust in the federal political system. Since her 2022 election, Chaney has been a vocal advocate for overhauling the federal political donations system and eliminating "cash for access" practices. Her 'Restoring Trust' Private Members' Bill, introduced last year, seeks to enhance transparency, diminish financial influence, and ensure a level playing field in politics.

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Kate Chaney to seek re-election in Curtin (8 Mar 2024)

Kate Chaney, the independent MP for Curtin, has officially announced her intention to seek re-election in the next federal election, emphasising her commitment to representing the Curtin community without distraction from early campaigning. Elected in 2022, Chaney has focused on addressing climate action, political integrity, compassionate inclusion, and economic reform. She highlights the unique representation independent candidates offer, contrasting with the dissatisfaction expressed towards traditional party politics, especially under Peter Dutton's leadership of the Liberal Party. Chaney's dedication to local issues and her proactive involvement in national discussions on tax reform, donation transparency, vehicle emissions standards, and gambling reform showcase her approach to politics that differs from the norm. Her commitment to the Curtin electorate is rooted in a deep personal connection and an unwavering dedication to ensuring integrity in government and sustainable economic policies. Chaney's re-election campaign is driven by the need for sensible centre voices in parliament to maintain democracy and represent the true values of her constituents.

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