In the media
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Independent MPs call for super reforms
Financial Standard, 14 August 2024
Kylea says the Government's proposed changes to superannuation is currently being poorly executed, and will create a dangerous precedent within our taxation system. "The taxation of unrealised capital gains means people will be taxed on money they may never see... [and] the lack of indexation on the large balance threshold amount means, over time, this measure will impact many more ordinary Australians, who have done nothing more than they are required to do under law in terms of meeting their superannuation payments."
Human Rights Commission supports Bill to recognise adequate housing as a human right
AHRC, 15 August 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission has supported a private member’s bill jointly introduced by Kylea and ACT Senator David Pocock that would recognise the human right to adequate housing and support improved housing outcomes for all Australians.
National Youth Summit discusses racism in schools
Education Review, 13 August 2024
Together for Humanity has held its first National Youth Summit about how racism and prejudice can affect learning and wellbeing in school. Kylea was parliamentary sponsor of the forum, which was attended by 70 high school students from across Australia, Governor General Sam Mostyn, education minister Jason Clare and opposition education spokeswoman Sarah Henderson.
Pressure builds for gambling ad ban
SBS, 10 August 2024
Kylea is among more than 60 signatories to a letter demanding that the Federal Government implement all gambling reforms recommended in a landmark review led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy.
Proposed electoral reshuffle provokes community backlash
2ser, 9 August 2024
Media coverage of the community response to the Australian Electoral Commission's draft proposal to abolish the Federal Electorate of North Sydney.
Kylea urges Parliamentarians to heed young people's voices at Together For Humanity Event
WIN News, 13 August 2024
Kylea urges Parliamentarians to listen to the voices of young Australian's at this year's Together For Humanity Youth Summit event in Canberra. Over 70 students attended to voice their thoughts on diversity and inclusion to parliamentary leaders.
Can Australia end homelessness?
The Conversation, 6 August 2024
Kylea and ACT Senator David Pocock's Private Members Bill is an historic opportunity for the government to turn around the problem of homelessness. But it will be a challenge, according to an analysis in The Conversation.
Kylea Tink outlines her arguments for the retention of North Sydney
North Sydney Sun, 2 August 2024
Media coverage of Kylea's submission to the Redistribution Committee for New South Wales, objecting to the Australian Electoral Commission's proposal to abolish the Division of North Sydney. More than 2,000 people have signed a community petition to retain the division.
Interview with ABC Radio about technology-facilitated abuse
ABC News, 1 August 2024
Kylea speaks with Craig Reucassel about the need for legislation and education to address how tracking devices, banking apps, email and other technologies are being used in cases of domestic abuse.
Crossbenchers want federal money withheld until states tackle construction 'corruption'
ABC News, 1 August 2024
Kylea and her crossbench colleagues are demanding tougher action against the CFMEU and have called on the Albanese government to withhold infrastructure funding until the states demonstrate they are cracking down on building industry criminality.
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