Kate Chaney
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- Gender equality
Brittany Higgins returns to frontline politics to fight ‘rising tide’ of misogyny
The former Liberal staffer has been appointed executive director of the progressive Vida Fund, launching a direct campaign against One Nation and the “new right”.
- Rob Harris
Latest
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- Teals
Teals in advanced talks to form new political party
Secret deliberations to launch the party within weeks have come to light after Senator David Pocock shared his involvement in discussions on Sunday.
- Nick Newling and Paul Sakkal
How will the federal budget benefit WA? And where could it fall short?
WA politicians at both the state and federal level have weighed in on the announcements already made in the lead up to the budget’s release on Tuesday night.
- Holly Thompson
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- Disability
Crossbench MPs warn Labor against slashing NDIS growth in budget
Independents, led by Monique Ryan, said curbing NDIS growth before other systems were set up would push costs onto other areas, such as health and aged care, and urged Labor to find cost savings elsewhere.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Chalmers must not use the Iran war to squib tough decisions
The treasurer is correct to prepare Australians for what could be a difficult couple of years. But these headwinds can’t be the excuse for policy inertia.
- James Massola
Labor has put 169 issues in the ‘too hard basket’. This obscure rule may finally force them to act
From gambling harm to financial abuse, the government has failed to respond to 169 Senate reports on time. The opposition and independents are forcing the issue.
- Brittany Busch
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- Bondi shooting
Crossbench MPs demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction
A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.
- Nick Newling and Amber Schultz
Joyce accused of slinging lewd comments in question time
Independent MP Kate Chaney accused the former Nationals leader of inappropriate language, requesting the comments be rescinded.
- Nick Newling
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- Productivity summit
A super-sized GST – with a $3300 cheque in the mail for all
Independent MP Kate Chaney says it’s time to increase the GST and broaden the tax. But in return, all adults would get $3300 a year to help ease the pain.
- Shane Wright, Paul Sakkal and Olivia Ireland
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- Australia votes
WA still front and centre despite east coast Labor resurgence: King
Liberal candidate in Curtin Tom White has rung opponent Kate Chaney to concede defeat.
- Hamish Hastie