Biography

Parliamentary service

• Elected to the Senate for South Australia, 2022.

Committee service

• Joint Select: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum served from 30.3.2023 to 12.5.2023
• Joint Standing: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs served from 1.8.2022 to present; National Disability Insurance Scheme served from 1.8.2022 to 13.6.2023
• Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing: Education and Employment: Legislation served from 1.8.2022 to 13.6.2023; Education and Employment: References served from 1.8.2022 to 13.6.2023; Community Affairs: Legislation served from 13.6.2023 to 4.12.2023; Community Affairs: References served from 13.6.2023 to 4.12.2023; Legal and Constitutional Affairs: References served as Substitute member from 16.9.2024 to present
• Senate Standing: Senators' Interests served from 1.8.2022 to 13.6.2023

Parliamentary party positions

• Liberal Party of Australia. Served: 01.07.2022 to present
• Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence from 18.4.2023 to 28.5.2025.
• Shadow Minister for Indigenous Health Services from 25.1.2025 to 28.5.2025.
• Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians from 28.5.2025.
• Shadow Cabinet Minister from 28.5.2025.
• Shadow Minister for Social Services from 28.5.2025.

Personal

• Born: 7.10.1967, Alice Springs, Australia
• Gender: Female
• Marital Status: De facto
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander: Yes

Qualifications and occupation before entering Federal Parliament

• BA (University of South Australia).
• MBA (University of Adelaide).
• GAICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors).
• Business Owner.

Honours

• Awarded the Centenary Medal, 1.1.2001.