Newsletters 2025

Happy Mardi Gras, North Sydney! This week, I had the privilege of joining our LGBTQIA+ community and allies once again on the Independents for Inclusion float. It was wonderful to have so many people come together from all walks of life in support of LGBTQIA+ pride and inclusion.

With police, community groups and some of Australia's largest corporations marching in this year's parade, it's clear that we've made great strides in diversity and inclusion over the past 47 years. We must not take this for granted. It is up to us all to continue progressing the rights of all Australians, and working towards a society where people of all backgrounds and genders belong.

In other news, the Albanese Government has promised to finally deliver an urgent care clinic in Chatswood if they are re-elected this year. This is a win for our electorate, which currently has one of the lowest rates of bulk billing in the country — an issue I’ve been calling out since entering parliament.

The promised Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) will provide bulk-billed urgent care for minor fractures and sprains, eye and ear problems, mild burns, UTIs and other such infections or injuries. This will take the pressure off the Royal North Shore Hospital emergency department, reducing wait times and giving locals a bulk-billed alternative to more costly private care. You can find out more about Medicare UCCs and the services they provide here.

It was also good to catch up with many of you on Zoom for what was likely my last ever parliamentary debrief as the Federal Member for North Sydney. As we near the end of 124 years as an electorate, including a huge three years as an independent seat, I cannot thank you enough for your support. In case you missed it, you can watch a recording here.

I'm looking forward to hosting our electorate's final Deliberative Democracy Forum this Sunday, and exploring ways for the Federal Government to improve the long-term viability of small businesses. Registrations are still open for my final Ageing Well event next Thursday and International Women's Day Breakfast on Wednesday 19 March. I'm looking forward to seeing you at either of those events or out in our electorate soon!

- KT

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AGEING WELL SEMINAR ON MAKING CONNECTIONS

THU 13 MARCH
10:00AM-12:00PM
DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTRE, CHATSWOOD

Loneliness is common in older adults and can impact mental and physical health as we age. It can be difficult to know where to start but there are things you can do to make connections. Let us help!

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST WITH ZALI STEGGALL

WED 19 MARCH
7:00AM-9:00AM
RYDGES NORTH SYDNEY

Join Kylea Tink MP, Zali Steggall MP and guest speakers in exploring how people of all genders can march forward on rights, equality and empowerment for all women and girls. Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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BABY BOOMER EXPECTATIONS OF AGED CARE SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

ONLINE SURVEY

The Sydney University Faculty of Medicine is conducting a survey of people born between 1946 and 1964 to investigate whether existing aged care services and infrastructure will meet their expectations as they become octogenarians.

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WHAT'S ON IN NORTH SYDNEY

IN THE NEWS

Independent MPs push for indexation on tax brackets- Accounting Times, 5 March 2025. Eight crossbench MPs, including Kylea, have written to the Treasurer, urging the government to commit to indexing income tax brackets ahead of the looming election.

Kylea Tink farewells Parliament - Northside Living, 4 March 2025. Local media coverage of Kylea's valedictory speech. “As my community’s champion in this place, I’ve done everything I could to ensure our authentic voice was heard here," she is quoted as saying. "Not one filtered through a party backroom – but one that has been raw, honest and at times controversial. And that has taken courage.”

Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 as it happened: Thousands line Oxford Street to celebrate city’s LGBTQ community - Sydney Morning Herald, 1 March 2025. Kylea joined Sophie Scamps, Allegra Spender, Zali Steggall and Bradfield candidate Nicolette Boele on the Independents for Inclusion float.

Live cattle exporters fear minority government ban - The Australian, 27 February 2025. Industry groups have asked the Prime Minister to clarify his position on live cattle trade. Kylea says she “would support legislation to phase out live exports based on a realistic timeline”.

More media mentions here.