In the media
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‘Discrimination’: Independents call for ban on insurers using DNA ‘against’ people
Sky News, 27 February 2024
Kylea calls on the Government to implement a full ban on genetic discrimination by life insurance companies, to clear the way for people to use genomic science to live longer, healthier lives. "The really disturbing truth we have is that people are choosing not to get these tests because they're worried that they will be denied life insurance, or that their premiums will go too high," she says.
Calls to ban life insurers from discriminating with DNA
The West Australian, 27 February 2024
"People are effectively being profiled and treated differently based on their genetic DNA data," Kylea says. "We need to call it out for what it is, and that's discrimination."
Statement to the community on ongoing conflict in the Middle East
15 February 2024
Kylea has issued an statement addressing community concerns about conflict in the Middle East.
North Sydney MP backs cost-of-living tax cuts, reflecting community feedback
Media release, 15 February 2024
Kylea Tink MP, Independent Federal Member for North Sydney, has backed the Government’s revised Stage 3 Tax Cuts, reflecting her community’s view of the changes.
Two-year wait for parliament workplace enforcement body
The Guardian, 15 February 2024
Kylea says poor behaviour in Parliament House is unlikely to change without the threat of real consequences. “There is still a gaping hole in the way that parliamentarians are called to account for their behaviour,” she says.
North Sydney makes case for community and climate in 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission
Media release, 9 February 2024
Kylea has called for the Federal Budget to include funding for North Sydney's bushland, cycleways, sports and arts facilities; investments in cutting-edge research; and support for vulnerable women and children in the community.
Read the media release here and the submission in full here.
North Sydney community leaders come together for International Women's Day 2024
Media release, 8 February 2024
Unpaid labour, access to childcare, and mutual respect will be on the agenda at North Sydney’s Kirribilli Club next month as the community comes together to accelerate progress toward a fairer, more gender-equitable world.
See the event announcement here. Tickets are available here.
Kylea welcomes new fuel efficiency standards
The Weekly Times, 4 February 2024
Kylea has welcomed the Government's release of draft fuel efficiency standards, which are due to take effect next year and will impose a fleet-wide cap on average emissions.
Mardi Gras 2024!
North Shore Living, February 2024
This year's 'Independents for Inclusion' Mardi Gras float will echo the heartbeat of North Sydney: powered by people. Constituents can join the float virtually by sending pictures to Kylea's office.
Power to the people
North Shore Living, February 2024
Local media coverage of the North Sydney Community Housing Forum. Is it possible for a randomly-selected group of people to come up with solutions to complex social problems?
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