Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
In her first speech (May 2018), Kearney advocated for a 'humane refugee policy' and called for an end to offshore detention of asylum seekers, describing indefinite offshore immigration detention as 'shameful.' She has supported medevac legislation allowing detained refugees to access medical care.
Economic nationalism verified
In her first speech, Kearney argued that money from corporate tax cuts could instead "build skills, support innovative projects and target and fund growth strategies for high-wage, high-skill industries, like niche manufacturing, science and technology, logistics, education, health and social services."
Foreign policy & aid verified
In a Federation Chamber speech, Kearney condemned Hamas's actions as "evil" while stating "the answer to the senseless killings of Hamas cannot be the collective punishment of the Palestinian people," calling for Israel "to operate by the rules of international law" and referencing the UN call for "a suspension of hostilities... without any delay." She affirmed the "legitimate aspirations for the Palestinian people" and support for "a just and enduring peace, a two-state solution."
Record last updated 2026-08-13.