My Policies

Over the second half of 2022, I welcomed everyone in Kooyong to share with me what mattered most to them, through our Community Survey.

Across the electorate, it was clear that people wanted to see politics done differently. They wanted to be an active part of the process, and they wanted their politicians to be directly accountable to them - not to a party structure or to vested interests.

I’ve continued to engage with the community - with weekly pop-up offices, constituent meetings, and doorknocking – to be sure I’m hearing what Kooyong wants and needs.

My commitment to the people of Kooyong is that my vote will always be independent, informed by the evidence, and guided by consultation with the electors of Kooyong. There will be no backroom deals, no factional pressures, and no debts to big business. As the Independent member for Kooyong, I will be a conduit and a connection between our community and our federal parliament.

My commitment is to faithfully represent the views and values of the people of Kooyong, and to listen to the experts on the issues that face our community. My policy priorities will not be determined by any donor, lobbyist, or party.

If you would like to have your say, please complete the Kooyong community survey here, or contact me at [email protected].

My policy priorities, which reflect what I heard from the community through our Community Survey, and from many meetings and conversations, are reflected below.

Cost of Living

Australians are facing a cost-of-living crisis, with wages failing to keep up with the increasing cost of groceries, power bills, rent, and mortgages.

Housing Affordability

Australians are dealing with a housing crisis three decades in the making. All three levels of government—local, state, and federal—must work together to deliver solutions to the national housing crisis.

Integrity in politics

The major parties don’t want to engage with meaningful political reform. Only a strong and independent crossbench will improve integrity and transparency, and restore trust in our government.

Economic Management

We need a strong, productive economy with a fair tax system that ensures intergenerational equality.

Climate

Only a strong crossbench will hold the parties to account on setting climate targets for all sectors of our economy, measuring and reporting emissions accurately, and ensuring real progress towards net zero.

Health care & disability

Prioritising access to general practice, dental and mental health care will help all Australians live healthier lives.

Legislative reform to address antisocial behaviours and hate crimes.
Support for youth justice, homelessness, mental health and local family violence services.
Ongoing work with local police forces on community safety initiatives.

Push down supermarket prices and institute an enforceable grocery code of conduct.
Make airlines compensate customers for delayed or cancelled flights.
Greater protection and compensation for scams victims.

Accessible and affordable universal early childhood education and care.
A National Women’s Health Strategy for all aspects of reproductive and non-reproductive health.
Greater economic inclusion and social supports for women of all ages.

Diversity and inclusion

Australians value a fair go for all. The Kooyong community is inclusive, generous and welcoming. My priorities are: Promotion of diversity and cohesion in our workplaces and our communities. Humane treatment and...