What is Kate’s stance on rising insurance costs due to natural disasters?
Rising insurance premiums are hitting people in Gilmore hard—and many families and small businesses are finding themselves uninsured or underinsured, just as extreme weather becomes more common.
Kate supports government action to keep insurance accessible and ensure communities are properly prepared when disasters strike.
She also believes we need:
- Better national planning, so homes aren’t built in high-risk areas without proper protections
- A serious look at insurance reform, so coverage doesn’t become a luxury only some can afford
- Stronger investment in local resilience, to reduce risks and rebuild smarter—not just rebuild the same way again
Locals are already doing their bit—but they need a government that listens and acts before the next disaster, not just after.