Education
Born in Brisbane and raised in Townsville, Queensland, Andrews graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 1983 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering before going on to work at various power stations in Queensland, and later chemical and petrochemical sites interstate, where she specialised in design and plant maintenance. After working as an engineer for a number of years, Andrews completed a Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations from the Victoria University and began a new career as an industrial relations advocate working in the engineering and construction industries.
Career
Andrews has served in the Abbott and Turnbull Ministries as the Parliamentary Secretary, later Assistant Minister for Science, supporting the Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science since December 2014. Her expertise in industrial relations resulted in the Victorian government approaching her to head up the Industrial Relations Branch of the Department of Health and Community Services, where she was responsible for negotiating with public sector employees including nurses, ambulance officers, doctors and community service workers. She undertook further studies in alternate dispute resolution gaining a Certificate in Mediation from the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia to assist businesses and individuals with disputes through negotiation and mediation.
The Federal Electoral Division of McPherson covers an area of approximately 230 square kilometres (89 sq mi) from Coolangatta in the south to Clear Island Waters and Merrimac in the north, and west to Mudgeeraba and Tallebudgera Valley.
Andrews is a strong supporter of the not-for-profit sector and their contribution to local communities. She is patron of Point Danger Branch of Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Coolangatta Senior Citizen"s Centre and the Australian Shuffleboard Association.
Politics
Andrews was elected at the 2010 federal election to represent the southern Gold Coast electorate of McPherson in the Australian House of Representatives and is a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (a Coalition party).
Membership
Andrews is a member of the House of Representatives for the seat of McPherson in Queensland representing the Liberal National Party since the 2010 federal election. As part of her parliamentary duties, Andrews is a member of the House of Representatives Standing Committee for on Education and Employment and the Joint Standing Committee on Public Works.
Personality
She is passionate about helping the veteran community which is influenced by the work of her father through his contributions in assisting Travel Professionals International pensioners.