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Newly-elected independent MP Kylea Tink has called on the Labor government to end the poor treatment of refugees and do more to uphold human rights.

Australia must do better on human rights and the treatment of refugees, a newly elected independent MP says. 

Kylea Tink, who won the North Sydney federal seat traditionally held by the Liberals, said her electorate wants greater equality for women, First Nations people and those who have sought refuge in Australia.

“Hear me when I say: the people of North Sydney want politics done differently,” she told parliament during her first speech on Wednesday.

“We believe everyone deserves a fair go, no matter their background and we are prepared to work hard to ensure that people have the support they need.”

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