A former journalist and world champion para-canoeist, I’m passionate about providing cost-of-living relief and access to affordable, accessible healthcare for people in Moreton Bay.
I lost my leg in 2011 when a car ran into me in a shopping centre car park while I was pushing my son Zac in a pram. This life altering accident led me to become a passionate advocate for healthcare and people with a disability.
In 2024, despite the very best health care, my son Henry passed following a battle with leukemia. I know just how important Medicare is and I’ll always fight to protect it.
Representing the people of Dickson is an incredible honour. I love living in Moreton Bay and will continue to work every day for more and better services for our region.
If you would like to know more about my story, you can watch my first speech to Parliament here.
Located in Brisbane’s north-west and the City of Moreton Bay, the electorate of Dickson is a thriving and fast-growing community that combines established suburbs, emerging innovation precincts, and strong local industry. Our region is benefiting from significant government investment in transport infrastructure, skills and training, advanced manufacturing, housing, and emerging technologies to support local jobs, improve connectivity, and enhance community wellbeing.
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering in Dickson:
Youngs Crossing Bridge Upgrade: Construction of a new four-lane, flood-resilient bridge, upgraded intersection and improved active transport links to reduce congestion.
Dohles Rocks Road and Bruce Highway On/Off Ramp Upgrades: New northbound entry and southbound exit ramps, intersection improvements, and increased highway capacity.
Crisis and Transitional Housing for DFSV Survivors: Investment in housing and support services to provide safe accommodation and pathways to long-term housing for victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence.
Moreton Bay TAFE Centre of Excellence, Petrie: A major new training hub focused on advanced manufacturing, engineering, construction, and electrotechnology to build the workforce of the future.
PsiQuantum: Investment by all 3 levels of Government in the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer, positioning Moreton Bay as a global hub for advanced technology, innovation, and high-skilled jobs.
