Katelin McInerney
Katelin McInerney is a former journalist and union organizer who gained recognition in the political arena when she narrowly missed winning a seat against a controversial incumbent in the 2023 state election. Her campaign highlighted issues pertinent to her community, and she is now viewed as the probable Labor candidate for the upcoming contest for the Kiama seat, which has been left vacant following the incumbent's legal troubles.
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Recent news mentions
Labor’s Katelin McInerney won the seat vacated by convicted rapist Gareth Ward.
Kellie Sloane backs Mark Speakman after Kiama byelection loss
Australia· 2025-09-14
Katelin McInerney claimed the seat of Kiama in the recent by-election.
Kiama By-election Loss Puts Pressure on NSW Liberal Leader Mark SpeakmanAustralia· 2025-09-14
Katelin McInerney is the Labor candidate and the favorite in the Kiama byelection.
Why the ‘Princess Diana of the right’ spells disaster at the ballot boxAustralia· 2025-09-11
Labor’s Katelin McInerney is considered the frontrunner for the seat of Kiama.
Inside the next challenge for the tealsAustralia· 2025-08-28
Katelin McInerney is one of the frontrunners in the race to replace Gareth Ward in the NSW Parliament.
Serial pest Andrew Thaler wants to stop another female MP in NSW parliamentAustralia· 2025-08-21
Katelin McInerney is the probable Labor candidate after falling just 698 votes short of beating Ward in the 2023 state election.
Ward held on to the bitter end. Now his seat is up for grabsAustralia· 2025-08-08
