Background
She was born in Launceston and educated in Hobart, Tasmania at Fahan School and the University of Tasmania.
She was born in Launceston and educated in Hobart, Tasmania at Fahan School and the University of Tasmania.
She was elected to the Hobart City Council in October 2007. She unsuccessfully stood as a Liberal Party of Australia candidate in the Division of Denison for the 2006 state election. She polled 3.2% of the primary vote, fourth on the Liberal ticket.
She stood for the same seat at the 2010 state election, polling 4.2% of the primary vote and narrowly secured the Liberal Party"s second seat in Denison from preferences.