Current office in the 48th Parliament.
Kate Chaney
Member of the House of Representatives, Western Australia
Katherine Ella Chaney (born 21 January 1975) is an Australian independent politician, who was elected to the Australian House of Representative at the 2022 Australian federal election, succeeding Liberal Party MP Celia Hammond in the division of Curtin.
Part of the Western Australia delegation.
Party affiliation on record.
Year first elected to the House.
Biography
Katherine Ella Chaney is an Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the division of Curtin. She was elected in the 2022 Australian federal election as an independent candidate. Chaney has a family background in politics, with her grandfather, Fred Chaney Sr., having served as a member of the House of Representatives and her uncle, Fred Chaney, having served as a senator and minister in the Australian government.
Chaney attended John XXIII College and the University of Western Australia, and has worked in various roles in the private and public sectors, including as a lawyer, strategic advisor, and sustainability manager. She has also worked as the director of innovation and strategy for Anglicare WA.
Chaney’s election campaign focused on issues such as climate change and integrity in politics. She describes herself as economically sensible and socially progressive. Chaney is married and has three children.
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact Kate Chaney?
You can write to Kate Chaney at PO Box 6022 House of Representative Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600, call (08) 9388 0288, or use the contact form on their Parliament of Australia profile.
What is Kate Chaney's phone number?
Kate Chaney's office can be reached on (08) 9388 0288, or at Parliament House on (02) 6277 4655.
Where is Kate Chaney's office?
Kate Chaney's office is at Shop 98 Floreat Forum Shopping Centre 5 Howtree Place Floreat, WA, 6014.
Who does Kate Chaney represent?
Kate Chaney is a Member of the House of Representatives for Western Australia.
What party is Kate Chaney in?
Kate Chaney is a member of the Independent.
When was Kate Chaney elected?
Kate Chaney was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2022.
Is Kate Chaney still in office?
Yes. Kate Chaney is a Member of the House of Representatives for Western Australia.
