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Electoral reform, 2035 climate targets & Kylea's future in politics
Sky News Afternoon Panel, 18 November 2024
In a panel interview, Kylea discusses the 'duopoly' at play by major parties in electoral reforms, stating "We talk a lot in this country about equality and equity. What I'm arguing for is that it should be equitable. All Australians should be able to access this political system...". She goes on to speak about climate targets and her future in politics.
A climate of secrecy “not an option” when it comes to climate policy
Media release, 18 November 2024
With the Prime Minister confirming his government has no intention of releasing Labor’s 2035 emissions reduction target prior to the next election, this government - which promised transparency and ambition during the 2022 election - is creating a climate of secrecy when it comes to Australia’s climate policies.
Labor and Coalition accused of cooking up ‘secret deal’ on electoral rules as Clive Palmer signals court challenge
The Guardian, 15 November 2024
Independents have accused the Albanese government of attempting to “rig” electoral rules in a “major party stitch-up” which the billionaire Clive Palmer has already said he will take to the high court.
Interview with Andrew Greene, Afternoon Briefing
ABC Afternoon Briefing, 15 November 2024
While she has long advocated for reform to improve transparency, accountability and truth in politics, Kylea warns that the Government's newly proposed electoral reforms appear to be a cynical attempt by the two major parties to lock smaller players out of Parliament House. "If [Special Minister of State Don Farrell] is sincere in wanting to move this reform forward for Australians, then introduce it in a way that enables Australians to engage with the passing of that legislation. By all means bring it into the house in the next two weeks, but do not ram it through Parliament. Give this legislation the time it needs to be scrutinised."
"Running scared": As major parties collude on electoral reform they won’t stop communities demanding better alternatives
Media release, 15 November 2024
Kylea responds to a reported bid by the major parties to rush donation reforms through Parliament before Christmas, which she describes as a cynical attempt at collusion to protect a waning political duopoly. "Quite simply – this is the “legacy political brands” running scared and trying to do everything they can to stop a political evolution."
Australian parliament still unsafe, Mark Butler says
The Guardian, 10 November 2024
The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service's first annual report has uncovered at least 30 alleged instances of serious wrongdoing – including sexual assault and sexual harassment — between 1 October 2023 and 30 June 2024. Kylea is quoted in the article as describing some of her experiences in Parliament House as “condescending”, “aggressive” and “often misogynistic”.
Australia urged to show climate leadership as Trump Administration casts doubt on net zero
The Nightly, 8 November 2024
Britain's High Commissioner to Australia has urged the Government to be as ambitious as possible in setting its 2035 emissions reduction target following the recent election of Donald Trump, who has promised to wind back US emissions-reduction policies. Kylea is quoted in the article as saying: "Australians deserve to know exactly how committed the major parties are to climate action before they go to the poll."
Statement on proposed social media age restrictions
Media release, 7 November 2024
The Prime Minister’s announcement that he wants to implement a ban on Australians under the age of 16 accessing social media is yet another example of the government chasing populist headlines over policy substance.
Labor ‘considering a whole range of possible reforms’ on childcare, Chalmers says
The Guardian, 6 November 2024
Kylea has questioned the Government about abolishing the activity test for childcare. In response, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said that the Government is "considering a whole range of possible reforms as part of our commitment to try to get the system as close as we can to something which is a bit more universal."
Fess up! Independents push parties on climate targets
The Canberra Times, 5 November 2024
Kylea is one of the independent MPs leading the charge on climate in Canberra on Tuesday, calling on major parties to release 2035 emissions reduction targets before the next federal election.
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