I grew up in Bendigo, and it’s where I’m raising my own kids, Peggy and Cormac, with my husband Yorick in the bush just outside town.
When we have the time, we’re out fishing with the kids, camping, or at home with our kelpies, Maximus and Missy.
I love this state, I love our country, and I care deeply about giving families and working people the chance to build a good life for themselves and their families.
Growing up, my dad Peter worked as a linesman at the State Electricity Commission. He was proud of his job. But when the SEC was privatised by the Liberals, he was made redundant.
I remember what that meant for our family – the uncertainty, the stress about money, and the sense that decisions made far away could turn life upside down.
In my first job, working on the checkout at the local Coles, I saw how easily people could struggle.
I know that even when you do everything right – work hard, raise kids, play your part in the community – life can still feel hard.
In today’s world that is even more true. Global uncertainty and the war in the middle east, have driven up the cost of living.
Victorians are facing new challenges. That’s why I’m focused on finding new solutions.
My priorities are helping Victorians with the cost of living; making healthcare accessible and affordable; delivering a great education for our kids and keeping our communities safe.
I want to make life easier, safer and more affordable for all Victorians.
That’s what I care about. It’s what I’m focused on every day.