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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has downgraded the productivity outlook.

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

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“Too hard basket” … Independent MPs Nicolette Boele, Dai Le, Kate Chaney, Monique Ryan, David Pocock and Allegra Spender.

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
Andrew Gee, Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have thrown their support behind a royal commission into antisemitism

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
Kate Chaney and Barnaby Joyce after she raised a point of order on comments made by the former Nationals leader

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Independent MP Kate Chaney accused the former Nationals leader of inappropriate language, requesting the comments be rescinded.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
Independent MP Kate Chaney says a higher GST, plus a $3300 rebate to all adults, would help reform the tax system.

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
Kate Chaney at her campaign party on Saturday evening.

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
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L-R: Kate Chaney, Sue Chapman and Kate Hulett.

Optimism is the name of the game, but can the teals cause further upset in WA?

This election the teal independent challenge goes far beyond the traditional inner-city blue ribbon upset that saw Kate Chaney voted into power in 2022.

  • Hamish Hastie
Emma Pegrum (left) and Kate Hulett (right) record their A Piece of Kate podcast in Treeby, in the federal electorate of Fremantle.

Social climbers: How Perth independents are bypassing mainstream media to reach voters

Social media is playing a bigger role in political campaigns, but no WA candidates are doing it as effectively as Kate Hulett in Fremantle and Kate Chaney in Curtin.

  • Mark Naglazas
Curtin MP Kate Chaney.

Kate Chaney accuses Seven West Media of smear campaign

In a statement Chaney said the Kerry Stokes-chaired company was running a campaign against her to claw back lost influence on Australian politics.

  • Hamish Hastie
Teal MPs Zoe Daniel and Kate Chaney are furious with how Labor minister Don Farrell (bottom left) pushed the donations overhaul through parliament.

‘They knifed us’: The spat that could come back to haunt Albanese

Minister Don Farrell’s office has accused the teals of berating government staff over donation reform. Teal MP Kate Chaney says the accusation smacks of sexism.

  • Paul Sakkal