I know the cost-of-living pressures are affecting households across our region. Whether it’s the price of groceries, fuel, housing, or everyday bills, people are doing it tough and need practical support that makes a real difference.
That’s why we’re focused on practical ways to help take pressure off families—making everyday life more affordable, improving access to healthcare, supporting children and young people, strengthening workers' rights, and helping people get ahead.
That includes Free TAFE, the Rego Rebate, three hours of free electricity from 1 October, stronger renters' rights with portable bonds, the Virtual Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinics, easier access to ADHD care through repeat prescriptions and fewer specialist appointments, Free Kinder and the School Breakfast Clubs Program, expanded work-from-home rights, free public transport for under 18s, free weekend public transport for seniors, and half-price public transport fares for everyone for the rest of the year.
Practical cost-of-living support where it’s needed most. Local priorities. Real results.
I know how important these things are because I’ve lived them. I’ve spent most of my life in regional Victoria, choosing to raise my family here. I am a proud single mum of two amazing young men, Sam and Alex.
My working life has included roles in media, farming, and as a stay-at-home mum. I’ve also worked at Ballarat Community Health, where I saw firsthand the daily challenges people face, alongside the commitment of those working to support others through difficult times.
I was honoured to be elected as the State Member for Buninyong in 2018, and re-elected as the State Member for Eureka in 2022. I currently serve as the Minister for Regional Development and the Minister for Agriculture. These are not just portfolios to me—they are responsibilities rooted in the communities I have always called home.
Each day, I work to support local people—helping community organisations and sporting clubs and assisting constituents to access the services and support they need.
If you need help with a State Government issue, please don’t hesitate to contact my office.
