Are you doing preference deals with other parties?

No. As an Independent, I don't do any deals with political parties on preferences. Your preferences are yours to decide - I respect your right to make that choice based on your values.

If you want to support me, simply vote 1 Kate Chaney, then number all the other boxes in the order of your own preferences.

What would you do in a minority government situation?

If neither major party wins a majority of seats, Australians have a real opportunity to break away from the old two-party tug-of-war and get a government that listens and responds to the community.

With neither side of politics offering solutions to our biggest challenges, a balanced parliament may be our only path to longer-term thinking.

A minority government forces parties to negotiate, collaborate, and be more accountable, rather than just pushing through decisions unchecked. We've seen how an independent crossbench has already delivered real action on integrity, climate, and cost-of-living relief.

In a balanced parliament, I would retain my ability to vote independently on every new law, on behalf of Curtin. I would continue to engage constructively with all sides to ensure good policy outcomes, particularly on climate action, housing affordability and restoring trust in politics.

How do you keep the major parties accountable?

As an Independent, my job is to keep both major parties in check. I work for you, not for a political party or its donors.

When either Labor or the Liberals aren't delivering for our community, I speak up. I've challenged both the Government and the Opposition when they've tried to avoid the tough issues or make decisions that don't align with Curtin's values.

I'll keep pushing the Government until we see results on the issues that matter to our community - like meaningful climate action, housing affordability, integrity in politics, and cost of living relief. Unlike party MPs who must follow their party line, I can vote according to our community's interests and values every time.

This independence means I work constructively with both sides while holding them to account. When good policy is proposed, I support it. When it falls short, I work to improve it. That's the power of an independent voice - putting our community first, not party politics.

How do you vote in Parliament?

While major party candidates put their parties' interests first, as an Independent, I answer only to my community, representing locals and their values.

According to official Parliamentary Library data, I have supported:

●     49% of Labor motions

●     51% of Coalition motions

●     56% of Greens motions

My balanced record shows I vote based on the substance of the proposals put forward, not based on party politics - rather than being constrained by ideology, I support good ideas no matter where they come from.

You may have received attack flyers with different numbers. These figures come from a website called "They Vote For You," which uses a selective and misleading methodology that:

●     Only counts votes where both Kate and the relevant party leader were in the chamber. For Peter Dutton, that was just 200 of the 499 votes I've attended.

●     Assumes that voting the same way means supporting the same policies.

●     Only includes second reading votes on legislation, leaving out third readings, amendments and other key votes.

●     Relies on Hansard metadata, which is less accurate than official Parliamentary Library data.

As a Community Independent, I review every piece of legislation on its merits, consult experts and our community, and vote based on what will deliver the best outcomes - not on party lines. Unfortunately, the Coalition often votes tactically, opposing motions based on who proposed them rather than the policy itself.

Why should I vote for an Independent?

Unlike party politicians who put their parties' interests first, as an Independent, I answer only to the Curtin community, representing locals and their values.

Australia's two-party system is failing to address our long-term challenges. Both major parties struggle with housing affordability, climate action, and economic reform. They spend more time opposing each other than getting things done.

The past 3 years have shown there's a better way. Independent voices on the crossbench have fought for their communities and achieved real results. We're holding both sides accountable and focusing on what matters to you.

In 2022, Curtin made history by choosing independent representation. In 2025, we can continue this momentum by ensuring our community's voice remains strong in Parliament.