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How does Kate differ from the major party candidates?

Answer

Kate is not a career politician but a community advocate with a proven track record of delivering real outcomes. She understands the pressures facing local families, having run a small business, raised a family, and led local organisations.

As President of the Berry Chamber of Commerce, she doubled membership post-COVID and led the village to win "Top Tourism Town" three years in a row. Her business was named Shoalhaven Small Business of the Year in 2024. Through roles on the National Trust and Shoalhaven Tourism Board, she has championed regional development and community resilience. Kate also led the $4.7 million 'Investing in Rural Community Futures' program, supporting over 120 grassroots organisations through bushfire recovery across Batemans Bay, Nowra, Bay and Basin, Ulladulla, and Kangaroo Valley. With a deep connection to the community, she is committed to practical solutions that put locals first.

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