Newsletters 2024
Week 109: The biggest thing you can do for society is to have your say
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Out and about in Willoughby. |
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Society is built on conversations. From our early arguments about who took whose toy to bigger topics like social inequity and violence, it is only through open and respectful discussions that we can properly understand all sides of an issue and truly achieve the best outcomes for all. Women's health is one example of an issue that has gone unnoticed for too long. The fact is, as a society, we are still far more comfortable talking about injuries, which are the top cause of ill-health among men, than the reproductive conditions that almost all women experience at some point in their lives. This has led to a gender health gap, with women suffering poorer outcomes than men in everything from diagnosis of health conditions, to the management of mental health and chronic pain. Women's Health Week this week was a reminder that we need to better understand the perspectives of all women, girls and gender-diverse people in order to effectively support this population. My team and I have continued working on technology-facilitated abuse: another issue that remains poorly addressed as it is poorly understood. It was good to see the NSW Government's announcement this week of stronger domestic violence laws that will include the use of technology in stalking. Still, much more needs to be done to develop the legislative and social frameworks to protect people from harm. Technology-facilitated abuse is shockingly common, and can include threatening text messages and calls; the use of tracking apps and devices; surveillance of victims' personal devices; and the non-consensual distribution of intimate photos and videos. Tellingly, almost 1 in 4 of all Australians say they have perpetrated at least one such behaviour in their lifetime — far more than the number of us who would consider ourselves abusive. We need to get better at recognising technology-facilitated abuse. Talking about it is the place to start. Finally, in the spirit of open and frank discussions, my team and I are inviting all young Australians and their parents and carers to an intergenerational forum on social media. While the major parties are considering banning social media for children under the age of 16, any policies must be rooted firmly in evidence. We need to have an open conversation about social media and all its impacts if we are to truly deliver the protections we want to see — and not simply ideas that look good on paper. Please RSVP to join us. I've really enjoyed catching up with our community over the past fortnight and will be returning to Canberra recharged for the parliamentary sitting week ahead. In case you missed it, you can watch a recording of my latest parliamentary update, which includes a run-down of the issues my team and I will be focusing on in the near term. There are likely to be big announcements coming — stay tuned! - KT |
COME AND MEET KYLEA |
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NORTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION SUN 15 SEPTEMBER |
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LANE COVE CONSTITUENT MEETING TUE 17 SEPTEMBER Come meet Kylea and share your thoughts on how she and our electorate office can best support you. |
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SOCIAL MEDIA: A CONVERSATION FOR ALL AGES THU 19 SEPTEMBER Register |
WHAT'S ON IN NORTH SYDNEY |
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| Solar Citizens is calling on the Federal Government to act now to tackle the energy crisis and rising costs of living by rolling out storage solutions like home batteries and electric vehicles that can help households and businesses make the most of our abundant solar energy. Sign the petition to help push for a Renewable Energy Storage Target to unlock Australia’s renewable potential. |
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| Many people with disability do not qualify for the NDIS, but need more support than what is currently available in the community. That’s where the new disability Foundational Supports can help. Have your say on the design and delivery of these new supports on the DSS website. |
IN THE NEWSDozens plead in person to retain North Sydney - North Shore Living, 1 September 2024. Local media coverage of the Australian Electoral Commission's (AEC) inquiry about the proposed electoral boundary redistribution. "My concern is for people who identify as being from this area and the potential this boundary redistribution has to tear that community apart," Kylea says. Read the article on Page 9. Young people put mental health at forum forefront - North Shore Living, 1 September 2024. Local media coverage of the second meeting of the North Sydney Youth Forum, which brought together two Year 10-11 students from each school in the electorate to discuss youth mental health and wellbeing, and the Commonwealth Government's proposed social media ban. Read the article on Page 35. Crossbench MPs call on prime minister to make pathway for asylum seekers stuck in 'limbo' - ABC News, 31 August 2024. Media coverage of a crossbench letter that calls on the Commonwealth Government to create a "timely pathway to permanency" for thousands of asylum seekers in visa limbo. Crossbench MPs call for permanent residency pathway for asylum seekers - SBS World News 31 August 2024. Kylea has led a group of 25 crossbench politicians in signing an open letter telling Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke that we cannot afford to lose another life to the broken asylum seeker visa system. Watch from the 12' 55" mark. |
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