NSW Labor has named Kiama local Katelin McInerney as its candidate for the upcoming Kiama by-election.
The by-election will be held on Saturday, 13 September.
Labor leader Chris MINNS said, “By-elections are always tough for governments. Labor has not won the seat since 2007 and the Liberals won on primary votes alone in 2019.
“But NSW Labor is determined to fight for every vote because Kiama deserves a strong local voice inside the government.”
Katelin McInerney grew up in Kiama, attending Minnamurra Public and Kiama High. She now lives in the town with her partner Brian and their young son William.
Her career has been dedicated to standing up for people and their livelihoods.
Katelin started her career as a local journalist and went on to become the first woman to lead the journalists’ union (MEAA Media). In this role she fought to keep public broadcasting strong, protect local newsrooms, especially in regional areas, and ensure essential media workers were paid fairly for the work they do.
She also helped establish Women in Media, a mentoring and support network that connects women across the industry, tackles gender pay inequity and work to make workplaces safer and fairer for the next generation.
For the past two years, Katelin has worked for the region’s peak body for community services and not-for-profits organisation.
She has volunteered with the Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club and has been a community advocate working to build the live music scene in Kiama through the Kiama Epicentre Association and Special Entertainment Precinct project.
