Meet Kate Thwaites

Kate is the Federal Member for Jagajaga and the voice in Canberra for our local community. She lives locally with her family and is passionate about supporting people across Jagajaga.

Kate understands the pressures that families, households and local businesses are facing, including the cost of living. As your local voice in the Federal Government, Kate has been advocating for much needed support to help relieve these pressures, as well as stronger local healthcare, and boosting secure employment.

A working parent with two young children, Kate is a strong advocate for a quality education, access to more affordable child care and paid parental leave.

Kate understands we are facing a climate emergency.

The urgent need to act on climate change is one of the biggest issues consistently raised by residents across Jagajaga.

That’s why Kate is proud to be part of a Government that is investing in a job-creating renewable energy future, reducing emissions and protecting our local environment.

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