Career
Tucker was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the Australian Senate representing the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) for the Australian Greens at the 1993, 2004, and 2007 federal elections. Prior to entering politics, Tucker was employed by the Canberra and South-East Region Environment Centre to work in the library and edit the Bogong magazine. Tucker was elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly, representing the Molonglo electorate for the ACT Greens in 1995, and was re-elected in 1998 and 2001.
In 1999-2000, her office produced more legislation and amendments than any other non-government office.
Her term was marked by a progressive social agenda, including advocating for public housing, pro-choice and same-sex anti-discrimination laws, review of competition policy, substance abuse and progressive drug reform, and increasing the size of the Assembly from 17 members to 21 members. Tucker resigned her seat one month before the 2004 ACT general election in order to contest the 2004 federal election.
She ran for election to the Australian Senate representing the Australian Capital Territory for the Australian Greens at the 1993 federal election, gaining 5.9% of the primary vote. Falling well short of a quota.
Tucker ran again at the 2004 federal election gaining 16.4% of the primary vote, and was again unsuccessful.
Tucker ran again for the Senate at the 2007 federal election gaining 21.5% of the primary vote, and was unsuccessful in gaining election, amidst significant media speculation that Tucker would defeat sitting Liberal Senator, Gary Humphries. Since 2004, Tucker has worked as the Executive Officer of ACT Shelter, advocating for the needs of people experiencing homelessness and housing stress. Tucker works part-time with the progressive left wing think tank, The Australia Institute.
