Newsletters
This is me.
I had some friends help me make a video about where I come from, who I am, how I came to be a candidate and what I stand for. Read more...
What does integrity mean to me?
Integrity means everything to me. Honesty with yourself and with others, respect for other people's life experiences, expertise and effort, transparency and openness about your methods and objectives, and an unwillingness to trade your integrity for an outcome, no matter what the prize (including winning an election). Read more...
The Federal Election has been called for May 21st, 2022.
For more than two years I have been asking people about their goals and priorities for themselves and for Australia. I have been instrumental in running events that have given our community access to experts on integrity in politics, climate action, public health and the environment. For more than two years I have been fronting up to ask our representatives the hard questions on diversity, climate action, community and business support services, community safety and political integrity. Read more...
Newsletter 7 March 29 ( an hour before the budget! )
Election announcement imminent - and we are ready
Two years ago I committed myself to ensure the Hughes community would finally have a decent local member representing their interests in the Australian Parliament. Read more...
Newsletter 6 March 22nd
An introduction to me, my family, my professional career and my business credentials.
I was born and raised in Lilli Pilli in a two-bedroom fibro home. Dad was in the printing profession and ran a small business that employed up to twenty people at any time. Mum had a few local jobs, but mostly she stayed at home and called us kids inside when dinner was ready. Mum was always reading and cross-referencing texts, she was a natural scholar then, and she continues her studies to this day. Read more...
Newsletter 5 March 16th
What does it mean to think about our environment from the perspective of Hughes?
My journey towards standing as an Independent in a Federal election started with frustration that our local member was spreading misinformation about climate science on the airwaves and directly, including in our local schools. Read more...
Newsletter 4 March 7th
We need to talk about our democracy and integrity.
But first, I hope you and your loved ones managed to escape severe impacts from the flooding that has drenched the east coast of Australia. Read more...
Newsletter 3 March 1st
Every conversation helps us share what we stand for with our community; action on climate, diversity in representation, and, most importantly, bringing integrity to the Australian Parliament. Read more...
Newsletter 2 February 21st
It has been a big week in politics with lots of talk about political donations, especially donations to independents. Read more...
This is the first in many updates you will receive regularly.
Since the announcement of my candidacy in November, I have been busy on the ground. Read more...