Your age and number of years experience in politics?
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I am 60 years old. I have been a Shoalhaven Councillor for two and a half years. I have been a member of the Labor Party for many years and have been involved in many campaigns. I have also been Shoalhaven Hospital delegate for the NSWNMA for 10 years.
What's your profession outside of politics?
I have been a nurse for 42 years and a midwife for 30 years
Why are you involved in politics?
I believe in equality, not only between the haves and have nots but also between the cities and rural and regional areas. I am passionate that everyone should have access to health care and education as well as other basic human rights.
What is the primary objective you would like to achieve in this electorate?
To see the South Coast receive its fair share of the state budget to provide adequate infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, roads etc. for our rapidly growing population.
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What's the biggest (state government) issue affecting people in your electorate?
Access to health care and a quality education.
How do you propose to help with this?
Upgrade the hospital, introduce nurse/midwife to patient ratios and implement our fantastic education package, including increasing Gonski school funding to 100 percent.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
My Mum. I miss her every day and would give anything for one more day with her.
What is your favourite drink?
I love a good cup of tea.
What is your favourite hobby?
Spending time with my husband and children and travelling.
What is your favourite book?
Reading is an escape for me and I love a good mystery. Every book is my favourite while I am reading it and I never like getting to the end.
What is your favourite TV series at the moment?
Being a political tragic, I like ABC Insiders and QandA but for escape and relaxation I love a good English mystery series.
