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Katherine Ella Chaney (born 21 January 1975) is an Australian independent politician, who was elected to the Australian House of Representatives at the 2022 Australian federal election, succeeding Liberal Party MP Celia Hammond in the division of Curtin.

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Voted for

compulsory income management for welfare recipients implementing refugee and protection conventions federal action on public housing increasing housing affordability increasing access to subsidised childcare reducing tax on lowest income bracket increasing investment in renewable energy expanding public funded dental care introducing digital ID vehicle efficiency standards a transition plan for coal workers

Mixed / less clear

Build to Rent (BTR) limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees increasing support for rural and regional Australia no new fossil fuels projects increasing legal protections for LGBTI people federal government action on animal & plant extinctions the Paris Climate Agreement net zero emissions by 2050 ending government investment in fossil fuels encouraging Australian-based industry letting all MPs or Senators speak in Parliament (procedural)

Voted against

maintaining or increasing defence spending banning mobiles and other devices in immigration detention criminalising wage theft increasing accessibility of government data and documents making university education fee-free Improving pay and conditions for gig workers the federal government calling for a ceasefire in Gaza (2023-26) banning the sale of non-therapeutic vapes restricting donations to political parties wiping all student debt (university and vocational) paid placements for all students

Recent Votes – Current Parliament

The 10 most recent “Aye” and “No” votes recorded in the Australian Parliament's own division records this term, sourced directly from aph.gov.au independently of the voting-record data above.

Most recent Aye votes

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026
2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026

Most recent No votes

2026-10-29 – Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
2026-10-28 – Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026
2026-10-13 – Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Enforcement Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2026 (Immigration/Border)
2026-09-17 – Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans’ Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026 (Social Security/Welfare)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-16 – Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026 (Tax/Economy/Finance)
2026-09-14 – Statute Update Bill 2026
2026-09-10 – Disallowance motion

Interests & Gifts

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Real Estate

Self: Location: West Leederville, WA · Purpose: Residential
Spouse/partner: Location: West Leederville, WA · Purpose: Residential

Liabilities

Self: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on home · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Liability: Mortgage on home · Creditor: Commonwealth Bank

Saving Or Investment Accounts

Self: Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: CBA
Spouse/partner: Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: ING; Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Business · Institution: CBA
Dependent children: Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: Spriggy; Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: Spriggy; Nature Of Account: Transaction · Institution: Spriggy; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: CBA; Nature Of Account: Savings · Institution: CBA

Other Assets Over 7500

Spouse/partner: Car; Bicycle

Other Substantial Sources Of Income

Self: MP Salary
Spouse/partner: Income as Barrister; Income as AICD facilitator
Dependent children: Income as casual child care worker; Income as retail assistant

Gifts

Self: ASTRA Foxtel subscription

Memberships Conflict Possible

Self: Leederville Sporting Club; National Press Club
Spouse/partner: Member, Royal Perth Golf Club; Member, Leederville Sporting Club; Member, Royal Agricultural Society of WA; Member, WA Bar Association; Member, Law Society of WA; Member, Business Law Section, Law Council of Australia; Member, Legal Practice Board

Salary

We estimate Kate Chaney received a parliamentary salary of: $239,270

Based on the Remuneration Tribunal base salary of $239,270 plus any additional allowance for ministerial, shadow or office-holder roles held at time of generation.

Expenditure

Latest quarter total: $266,241
Telephonic Services: $55
Printing and Communications: $122,235
Office Consumables and Services: $9,293
Telecommunications - Usage: $368
Private-Plated Vehicle: $4,599
COMCAR: $1,551
Electorate Duties: $83
Travel Allowance: $2,576
Fares: $21,859
Scheduled Commercial Transport: $2,882
Domestic Travel: $50,651
Office Facilities - Not stated: $50,090

Kate Chaney