Nick and Kate discuss the differences between party politicians, independents and community independents. Kate puts communities at the centre of politics. 

Interview 8 Nick Bennett interviews Kate Hook Are All Politicians the Same?

Kate Hook, community independent candidate for Calare, interviews Tim Buckley, Director of Climate Energy Finance. 

Kate Hook - The Tim Buckley Interview

A message from Kate to those who don’t have time for politics, who are focussed on life admin, feeding the kids and paying the bills.

Interview 9 Nick Bennett interviews Kate Hook A message to those that don't have time for politics

Kate discusses the opportunities for Calare and how independents can influence the rest of country for a better future. 

Interview 10 - Nick Bennett interviews Kate Hook How can Kate and Calare influence the rest of the country for a better future?

Damien from 2BS in Bathurst interviews Kate Hook about the Postal Bank concept that she is supporting. This is a community-led solution to problems with banking and postal services in region and rural Australia. 

2BS Live & Local 3

Kate and Nick discuss why Kate’s stance on the nuclear energy proposal at Lithgow is a ‘no’. 

Interview 11 - Kate Hook explains why it's a no to nuclear

Do voters still care about the climate during a cost-of-living crisis? Kate and Nick discuss the links between these two. 

Interview 12 - Do voters still care about the climate during a cost-of-living crisis?

Kate and Nick talk about politics 101 covering all of the key information voters need to know in the lead up to the Federal election on Saturday 3 May 2025

Interview 13 - Politics 101

A quick summary of what Kate Hook is all about! 

Interview 14 - A quick summary of what Kate Hook is all about!

Julia Zemiro interviews Kate Hook as part of her 2025 The Independents Podcast series. Listen to them all here: https://shows.acast.com/67b6663fd7f65bb04529b105/67bfef443beb1d1463d3f529 

Julia Zemiro interviews Kate Hook as part of her The Indepenents Podcast

Kate never planned to go into politics, but knows someone has to stand up for our community and have the courage not to shy away from the tough topics. 
Kate’s a team player, a doer, a professional working mum of four and small farmer who helped set up a community solar farm. She first ran in 2022 because she was asked to step up, and was overwhelmed by the community support – coming second against the National party incumbent. 

Kate’s running again with the backing of her community, determined and excited to get it done. Kate has spent the last two years helping communities across NSW advocate for their needs with renewable energy projects, ensuring communities get a seat at the table and a large slice of the benefits.  Not one to do things by halves, she has resigned from her job with RE-alliance in order to commit herself full-time to this community campaign.


Kate’s a community champion who believes in doing things with the community, not to them. 

She’s ready to build the future we actually want: with better services, real infrastructure, smarter trade deals and quality education for all our kids. With new opportunities for our young people, and skilling and support to help our coal communities evolve and thrive. 

It’s time for a representative who has the courage of their convictions – who says what they mean, and does what they say. Who’s here for the right reasons and focused on the future. Who will put people before party, representing us, and only us. 

This election, we’re choosing a fresh start for Calare.

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