Kate doesn’t take orders from a party: she'll represent you and wants to hear what matters most to you this election.
The people of our community want to see politics done differently. We're clearly living through a cost of living crisis and the big parties simply don't care about our region.
On the one hand we have a party that only seems to focus on the metro areas and never even visits us.
On the other, we have a party who for years has taken us for granted and tries to distract us with lies and divide us with disinformation. No longer the party of food and fibre, they're more interested in mining and nuclear.
Even their own elected member jumped ship.
I am here to represent the values and priorities of Calare, to listen to and involve the people, seek the expertise we need and drive positive change.
December 11, 2024
This article published yesterday in Guardian Australia highlights the importance of involving the community in all stages of renewable energy projects and features interviews with Kate and fellow community independent MP Helen Haines.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2024
Kate was recently interviewed by Rob Mclaughlin on Orange community FM radio 107.5. Listen as they discuss why Kate is running in the 2025 election and why getting behind a community independent will result in better representation for Calare in Canberra and politics done differently!...
Read MoreNovember 29, 2024
Sharing the Blueprint of Hay’s Community-Led Process with Ali McLean and Kate Hook. The phrase “If you are not at the table, you are probably on the menu” emphasises the crucial role of community involvement in decision-making.
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