The Australian government faces criticism over delays in gambling ad reform, with advocates and MPs fearing action will be postponed until after the election. Despite public support for measures outlined in the 2022 Murphy report, no significant progress has been made.

Community independents face a shifting political landscape ahead of the 2025 federal election, with Climate 200 raising $7.6m to support up to 30 candidates. Voter disillusionment with major parties and strong performances by incumbents like Kate Chaney position the movement to retain and expand its influence.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney condemned WA Tab’s use of gambling promotions, calling it “shocking” and urging a responsible, harm-minimising approach. The state-owned agency’s profit-driven tactics face criticism amid a federal inquiry’s call for a national ban on such inducements.

Australia’s independent MPs, including teals like Kate Chaney and Zali Steggall, are reshaping politics ahead of a likely hung parliament. With growing influence and crossbench collaboration, they challenge traditional party dominance and push for diverse representation in government.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney criticised Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan, citing the CSIRO’s findings that nuclear is “about 50 per cent more expensive than renewables.” Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned the plan could cost $4 trillion in lost economic output by 2050, setting up a key election battle over Australia’s energy future.

Sportsbet's use of Snapchat filters has sparked concerns over the normalisation of gambling among young people. An independent MP criticised the lack of regulation and called for stricter controls on gambling advertising across social media platforms.

Federal politicians, including independent MP Kate Chaney, have called on Sportsbet to remove its gambling ads from Snapchat due to concerns about children’s exposure. Chaney criticised the ads as “appalling,” urging immediate action to stop targeting young audiences through popular social media platforms.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney welcomed the passage of the Albanese government’s housing Bill, highlighting its potential to address Australia's housing crisis through tax incentives for Build-to-Rent projects. She praised Subiaco’s Sentinel development as a national model, showcasing quality builds by developers who retain long-term management. Ms Chaney noted the Bill's delay due to political gridlock but emphasised its importance in attracting investment and providing renters with secure, quality housing. Sentinel Australia’s Keith Lucas affirmed the Bill's impact, citing reduced withholding tax as pivotal for future projects. While Sentinel’s Subiaco developments are fully occupied, rising costs and contractor shortages challenge further expansions.

The government’s superannuation tax increase failed in the Senate, influenced by Allegra Spender and other teals who highlighted its flaws. Meanwhile, Spender and fellow teals, including Kate Chaney, are advocating pragmatic reforms, challenging Coalition efforts to reclaim seats lost to the independents.

Curtin MP Kate Chaney criticised Liberal rival Tom White’s $1.5 million Sculpture by the Sea funding promise, likening it to past political rorts. Chaney urged organisers to reapply for funding and explore sustainable options while defending the integrity of Creative Australia's assessment process.

Western Australian MP Kate Chaney has criticised Labor’s proposed electoral reforms, calling them a “cynical move by the major parties” to entrench incumbency while disadvantaging independents. The legislation, which aims to increase transparency, faces backlash for loopholes and rushed implementation that critics argue unfairly benefit major political parties.

Labor's new campaign finance reform bill aims to increase transparency in political donations but faces criticism from Independents like Kate Chaney, who warn it entrenches major party dominance. With high donation caps and rushed approval processes, the bill raises concerns about its impact on democratic fairness.

The Coalition has agreed to support Labor’s election reform bill in the House, sparking concerns among independents about the changes favouring major parties. Independent MP Kate Chaney called out Labor’s rushed approach, highlighting its potential impact on new political players and democratic fairness.

Independent MP Kate Chaney criticised the Albanese government’s electoral reform bill, accusing major parties of “rushing it through” to block political competition. The bill, which increases public funding while capping donations and spending, has drawn crossbench outrage over its potential to entrench major party dominance.

Kate Chaney MP has criticised the major parties' proposed electoral reform, labelling it a "stitch-up" designed to entrench their dominance. While the reforms introduce donation and spending caps, lower reporting thresholds, and real-time reporting, Chaney argues they disadvantage independent candidates and fail to address the public's demand for greater transparency and fairness.

She emphasised that the complexity of the bill and its rushed introduction undermine trust, stating, "This is not the way to rebuild trust or regain voter support." Chaney also criticised the lack of public consultation and committee review, calling the reform "too little, too late" and a disappointing response to declining trust in major party leadership.

Independent MP Kate Chaney has condemned proposed electoral reforms, highlighting their bias towards major parties. She argues the $90 million party spending cap allows resource redistribution, disadvantaging independents, in what critics view as a bid to preserve Labor and the Coalition’s dominance.

Independent MP Kate Chaney critiques Labor's proposed electoral reforms, highlighting concerns about spending caps favouring major parties and disadvantaging challengers. Speaking on Sky News, Chaney calls for transparency, fair competition, and scrutiny of changes that could reshape Australian democracy

Independent MP Kate Chaney raises concerns about Labor's proposed electoral reforms, highlighting how spending caps and public funding favour major parties and disadvantage new challengers. Speaking on ABC Radio Perth, Chaney advocates for transparency and a level playing field to ensure fair competition in Australian politics.

Independent MP Kate Chaney discusses Labour's proposed electoral reform on ABC Radio National, highlighting concerns about spending caps favouring major parties and limiting competition. Chaney calls for greater scrutiny and transparency to ensure a fair and inclusive political system