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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Sep 22

I support Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood as part of a two-state solution.
There are challenges ahead & Hamas must play no ongoing role.
Like so many in Curtin, I call for a ceasefire, upholding international law, releasing hostages & distribution of aid. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Sep 3

If this is what it takes to get rid of the gambling ads, let's talk about it. #gamblingreform #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jul 17

Is there any good argument for allowing Australians to possess or distribute custom built AI tools to create child sex abuse material?
There are 34 of these tools - we must follow the UK and make it an offence to possess or distribute them.
#auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Grace Tame urges government to criminalise AI tools used for child abuse

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame says the government is moving too slowly to protect children online, as advocates meet at parliament urging that AI tools used to create child abuse material b...

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jul 16

Frank & fearless advice from Treasury is good news.
The need for tax reform is no surprise- we are happy to talk about tax cuts, but the money must come from somewhere.
We won’t meet the housing target - govt must focus on how to get there.
#auspol t.co/7zR6tXRQ6L

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/raise-taxes-lower-housing-target-treasury-advises-labor/105504538?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=twitter

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jul 16

If 3/4 of AFL agents say gambling is a problem for their players, what hope do our kids have, who look up to them? Banning gambling ads would be a great first step to challenge the normalisation of gambling in sport. Now is the time. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jun 19

I commend the govt for listening to calls for tax reform. I look forward to engaging across the political spectrum on this huge long term issue. Here’s my speech from last year about what needs to be done.#auspol www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbDU...

Tax Reform - Matter of Public Importance - 7 February 2024

YouTube video by Kate Chaney MP Federal Member for Curtin

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jun 4

Before committing to any increase in defence spending, we need to make sure we are spending on the right things. The world is changing and we need to review whether AUKUS is our best bet. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · May 30

WA used to be leaders in tobacco regulation but now we get a ‘D’. Our tobacco laws need a refresh to give authorities the power to shut down illegal vape shops & introduce tougher penalties that actually deter offenders. #acosh #tobaccolaws #WAlaws #vaping acosh.org/failing-the-...

Failing The Smoke Test — National Scorecard on Tobacco and Vape Reform - Australian Council on Smoking & Health

Failing The Smoke Test — National Scorecard Exposes States and Territories Falling Behind on Tobacco and Vape Reform A nationwide scorecard assessing the performance of each state and territory on tac...

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Apr 17

My Fair and Transparent Elections Bill would make this dodgy practice illegal by removing political party exemptions to the Spam Act and the Privacy Act. But the parties blocked it. How can we rebuild trust in politicians when they do this? #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Liberal Party data collection site hidden beneath unsubscribe link

When voter Peter Magor received an unsolicited campaign email from the Liberal Party, he assumed he could unsubscribe. But the link to do so directed him to a Liberal Party website with no option to d...

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 27

The major parties agree on ~99% of the forward estimates. The only difference between them is the flavour of their sugar hits. Mr Dutton could be bold on tax reform, but instead we get $6b in debt-funded fuel excise cuts. We must drag the parties to tax reform. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 26

Being granted $5/week next year for the extra tax you’re paying is better than nothing, but if we indexed tax brackets (like other countries) your average tax rate wouldn’t go up every year. Let’s fix it for good. Neither major party wants to do it, but it makes sense. #auspol
youtu.be/R17ddarTBB0

Indexing Tax Brackets - 26 March 2025

YouTube video by Kate Chaney MP Federal Member for Curtin

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 19

Energy plan? What energy plan? Peter Dutton wants to override scrutiny on major projects, reverse the support we need to build our future energy sector and waste billions of taxpayer dollars on his nuclear fantasy.
#auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 17

We’ve always had cyclones, but climate change is making them worse. We hear today that Cyclone Alfred cost us $1.2bn - mitigation and adaptation makes economic sense. This is not an issue that’s going away. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 14

Dutton wants to unwind Work From Home arrangements for public servants-a blatant attack on working parents!

Like so many mums in Curtin, I’ve spent 19 years juggling kids and work.

How does WFH allow you to be a better employee and a better mum? #auspol

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Peter Dutton’s work from home policy has many in Coalition ranks worried

Insiders fear battle to reclaim teal seats in areas with high rates of working professional women could be hampered

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 13

Coal Australia: ‘The nation cannot afford a minority government propped up by a crossbench of vested interests’
Gambling lobby agrees.
So more $ from them to major parties.
#shameless #comedy
#auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 12

It’s not OK that 80% of Perth rentals would put the average-earning household into housing stress. We need serious housing reform now - more houses built and better protection for renters so everyone can live affordably. t.co/1oStg57od9

https://thewest.com.au/business/housing-market/wa-and-perth-rental-markets-hit-record-unaffordability-lows-c-17987137

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Mar 7

Watching the other side of the country with trepidation and fingers crossed - good luck for all those in the potential path of Cyclone Alfred. Look after each other.

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 13

So-called ‘electoral reform’ has been pushed through the House this morning - debate on the major party stitch-up was gagged - both parties terrified of any scrutiny. They are losing public support so changing the rules to prevent future competition. A sad day for Australian democracy. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 11

About time! There’s so much opportunity for WA to prosper in a decarbonising world and production tax credits will kickstart and derisk our transition. After much prompting, we now have the legislation passed. Now we just need to implement it. Let’s go WA. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 5

The govt and the opposition just got together to vote for mandatory minimum sentencing for hate crimes. Hate crimes need serious consequences but courts should decide sentences, based on all the circumstances. It’s called separation of powers. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 2

Having worked in the sector and heard stories from constituents, I know how desperately we need more frontline FDV services. Glad to see WA getting much-needed funding and committing to match it.

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 2

This is not who we are. #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Feb 2

I am absolutely horrified to see anti-Semitic graffiti in Dalkeith. This has no place in our community or in any community.

This is a hateful crime and I urge anyone with any information to contact police immediately.

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jan 26

Sometimes you just have to giggle. What do you think made me a radical extreme communist? Working as a corporate lawyer? Advising Australia’s biggest companies at BCG? A strategic role at Australia’s then biggest employer, Wesfarmers? The actual radical extreme communists must be horrified! #auspol

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Kate Chaney MP @katechaneymp.bsky.social · Jan 23

There is an alternative!

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