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Kate has served as the Federal Member for Jagajaga in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs since 2019. Kate is currently the Special Envoy for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience. Previous roles she’s held in Government include Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, and Chair, Joint Standing Committee for Electoral Matters. She is the author of ‘Enough Is Enough’, about making the Australian Parliament and community a safer place for women, written with former MP Jenny Macklin.She holds a BA (Journalism) and a Master of International Development. Prior to entering Parliament Kate worked as a journalist, as well as in international development, and the public service. Kate lives in Jagajaga with her husband and two children.