Leading the Crossbench on Fair and Transparent Elections Bill - Apr 2024

In March, as part of my ongoing commitment to restoring trust in politics, I introduced my Fair and Transparent Elections Bill. The crossbenches of both Houses support my Bill, including David Pocock in the Senate. The Bill introduces a suite of electoral reforms to rebuild trust in our political system, including voters knowing who is supporting political candidates before they vote.

These changes have broad support. The government says it supports many of them, but I (and many on the crossbench) are concerned that we will not see any change before the next election. I will keep driving for reform during this term, because shining a light on vested interests will encourage politicians to make decisions in the interests of community, on so many important issues. If you would like to engage further on this issue, I hope you can join me at my event on May 7. Click on “Get Involved” and “Kate’s Events” in the menu above.

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