Kate Chaney and fellow teals face a mixed outcome in the 2025 federal election, consolidating key seats but failing to expand their reach. Their continued presence challenges the Liberal Party's efforts to reclaim lost inner-city strongholds.

Kate Chaney has doubled her margin in Curtin, reinforcing the Teal movement's growing influence as independents secure over one million primary votes nationwide. She says voters prefer representatives who answer to the community, not parties, and vows to continue pushing for long-term reforms in climate, housing, and tax despite relentless attack campaigns and media smears.

Kate Chaney has labelled the Liberal Party’s rejection of Julie Bishop in 2018 a “sliding doors” moment that alienated women, reaffirming her commitment to independent politics after retaining Curtin. She vows to hold major parties accountable and push for better gender representation and long-term policymaking.

Independent MP Kate Chaney reflects on the Liberal Party's challenges, the impact of female leadership, and how a positive campaign helped her retain the seat of Curtin against a strong Liberal push.

Liberal candidate Tom White has conceded to teal independent Kate Chaney in Curtin, confirming her re-election with 53.3% of the two-party-preferred vote. Chaney’s win marks another blow to the Liberals and underscores the strength of the teal independent movement in former party strongholds.

Kate Chaney, Federal Member for Curtin, battles it out with Liberal challenger, Tom White.

Greg Barns argues that electing independents like Kate Chaney and other progressive crossbenchers is crucial for real reform in Australian politics, as major parties fail to tackle serious national challenges. This election offers a pivotal chance to shift power towards genuine, policy-driven leadership.

Kate Chaney and fellow independents are pushing for major transparency reforms, including lobbying regulation, public ministerial diaries, and political advertising standards. They aim to make these priorities central in a future hung parliament.

Kate Chaney’s hold on Curtin is under threat as the teals face their toughest election test yet. With the potential for a hung parliament, their performance could reshape the future of Australian politics.

Independent MP Kate Chaney discusses early voting in Curtin, the Coalition’s gas policy, Peter Dutton’s leadership and the importance of moving beyond culture wars. She shares insights from pre-polling, voter sentiment in WA, and the push for long-term political reform.

Kate Chaney has emerged as one of the least Green-aligned among the teal independents, often siding with the Coalition on key votes in Parliament. Her nuanced positions reflect both her electorate's interests and a broader trend of the teals carving out a distinct centrist space.

Independent MP Kate Chaney discusses housing reform, tax policy, and the role of independents in Parliament in a live interview from Curtin, WA.

Kate Chaney and Tom White’s Curtin debate revealed sharp policy and leadership contrasts ahead of the 2025 election. Voters praised Chaney’s independent approach while questioning White’s tone and party-centric message.

Kate Chaney has accused Seven West Media of running a targeted “smear campaign” against her as she fights to retain Curtin. The Independent MP says powerful vested interests are panicking as political influence shifts in Australia.

Despite major parties avoiding climate issues in the 2025 election campaign, independent candidates like Kate Chaney and climate groups are dominating digital ad spending to keep the conversation alive. With worsening weather events and rising activism, climate change may still define the election from the sidelines.

Australia faces a likely hung parliament in the 2025 federal election, with independents such as Kate Chaney set to play a decisive role. As major party support declines, crossbenchers are positioned to shape post-election negotiations and the next government.

The rise of community independents, including Kate Chaney in Curtin, is reshaping Australian federal politics, challenging traditional party strongholds. With strong backing and growing public support, these independents may further expand their influence in the upcoming election.