Curtin MP Kate Chaney has rejected pressure from Keep the Sheep, refusing to guarantee support for repealing the live sheep export ban and reaffirming her independence from lobby groups. Chaney said: “I’m a community independent who’s answerable to my constituents, not to lobby groups.”

Polling reveals independent candidates like Kate Chaney and Caz Heise are gaining ground, with the teal movement expanding beyond its traditional urban base. Rising disaffection with major parties and cost-of-living concerns are reshaping Australia’s political landscape.

WA politicians, including Kate Chaney are urging all levels of government to improve housing affordability and increase supply ahead of the federal election. New data reveals sharp rises in Perth property prices and critical social housing shortfalls across key electorates.

Kate Chaney has criticised Peter Dutton’s plan to fast-track the North West Shelf gas expansion, warning it threatens due process and integrity. “In a move that’s straight out of the Trump playbook, Peter Dutton wants to override approval processes and proper scrutiny,” she said.

Peter Dutton has criticised independent MP Kate Chaney over her stance on the Northwest Gas Shelf extension, calling her a "hardcore Green" and accusing her of misleading voters. Chaney defends the need for proper environmental scrutiny, arguing that rushed approvals could lead to legal challenges and poor long-term decisions.

The Australian Hotels Association is funding major party candidates to counter independents in the federal election, fearing a hostile crossbench could impose gambling and alcohol regulations. Independents, including Kate Chaney, have supported restrictions on gambling ads and alcohol marketing, prompting business-backed lobbying efforts against a minority government.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney warns that secrecy surrounding the management of Perth’s exotic tree pest could be worsening the crisis. The polyphagous shot-hole borer, first detected in East Fremantle in 2021, has led to thousands of trees being chopped down. Concerns are growing around delays, mulch management, and the state government's lack of transparency, potentially risking further spread. Chaney calls for better information-sharing, clearer biosecurity measures, and a comprehensive national response.

A group of eight independent MPs, including Allegra Spender and Kate Chaney, is pushing for income tax indexation to prevent bracket creep from eroding workers' wages. With a federal election approaching, the debate over tax reform is intensifying as both major parties rely on increasing income tax revenue to fund their policies.

A feud between independent teal MPs and Special Minister of State Don Farrell over political donation reforms has fractured relations between the crossbench and Labor ahead of the next election. Kate Chaney criticised Farrell’s approach, accusing him of treating the teals as a “short-term annoyance” and rejecting claims that their opposition was aggressive, suggesting a sexist undertone in the government’s accusations.

With a hung parliament likely in Australia’s 2025 election, most independents, including Curtin MP Kate Chaney, reject formal agreements, favouring bill-by-bill negotiations. Key issues such as climate change, economic policy, and housing will shape their support, making them pivotal in determining the next government.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney rejects formal deals in a hung parliament, prioritising transparency, accountability and long-term policy issues like tax reform, housing, and climate. She criticises "alarmist" claims from gas companies, supports a federal EPA and insists on evaluating legislation independently to hold both major parties accountable.

WA Premier Roger Cook invites teal independents, including Kate Chaney, to tour the Pilbara amid concerns over federal environmental reforms. Chaney welcomes the visit but warns against alarmism, stating, “I hope that the premier would be looking at it from the long-term interest of the country, and not assume that something that is good for nature is bad for business.”

Independent candidates, including Kate Chaney, Allegra Spender, Zoe Daniel and David Pocock, have seen a surge in donations following the passage of controversial electoral reforms capping individual candidate spending while allowing major parties to spend millions. The backlash highlights growing voter frustration, with independents pledging to challenge the reforms in the next parliament.

Independent MP Kate Chaney has slammed Labor’s electoral reforms as a “major party stitch-up,” warning they will entrench two-party dominance by limiting donations to independents. Zali Steggall, Jacqui Lambie, and other crossbenchers have also voiced strong opposition, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in Australian democracy.

Independent MP Kate Chaney discusses political transparency, campaign fundraising, and crossbench influence in a candid Sky News interview. She shares insights on her meetings with the Prime Minister and Peter Dutton, the upcoming election battle in Curtin, and the importance of constructive political relationships.

Kate Chaney and other crossbench MPs have criticised Labor’s proposed electoral reforms, arguing they favour major parties by failing to address key spending advantages. Chaney warned that party-backed candidates could significantly outspend independents, calling for amendments to ensure a fairer system.

Key crossbench MPs, including Kate Chaney, say raising social welfare payments will be a priority if a hung parliament occurs after the federal election. They back ACOSS’s call to increase JobSeeker and Youth Allowance to at least $82 a day, emphasising fairness and poverty reduction as essential policy goals.

Independent MP Kate Chaney discusses mandatory sentencing, nature protection laws, and government accountability with Gary Adshead. She challenges political decisions, advocates for judicial discretion, and calls for long-term reforms that balance business interests and environmental protection.