What I Stand For
A fresh, independent voice — focused on the issues that matter most to the people of the Northern Midlands.
Listening & Collaboration
Every community matters. I will listen, work together and deliver strong strategic plans with clear directions.
Good council starts with listening. I will make it my mission to hear from every corner of the Northern Midlands — from our towns to our farming communities, from our young people to our seniors. I will work collaboratively with all councillors, community groups, and stakeholders to develop strong strategic plans with clear directions and measurable outcomes. No community will be left behind.
Regular community consultations across the municipality
Transparent decision-making processes
Strong strategic plans with clear, measurable directions
Collaborative approach with all councillors and stakeholders
Financial Responsibility
Council rates carefully managed. Ratepayer money spent wisely and transparently.
Ratepayers work hard for their money, and they deserve a council that treats every dollar with respect. I have a proven track record of financial stewardship — turning struggling organisations into financially sustainable ones. I will apply that same discipline to council finances: careful budgeting, transparent reporting, and a relentless focus on value for money.
Careful management of council rates
Transparent financial reporting to ratepayers
Value-for-money focus on all expenditure
Proven track record of financial turnaround and sustainability
Practical Experience
Background in farming, business, tourism, planning and local government — the skills to get the jobs done.
I am not a career politician. I am someone who has spent decades working in the real world — farming, running businesses, leading tourism organisations, navigating planning systems, and working within local government. That practical, hands-on experience means I understand the challenges our community faces and I know how to get things done.
Farming and agricultural sector knowledge
Business leadership and commercial acumen
Tourism industry experience
Planning and land use expertise
Senior local government leadership in Tasmania & Victoria
Focusing on What Matters
Caring for our people, protecting our heritage, improving infrastructure — roads and bridges — and supporting a strong local economy.
The Northern Midlands has real, practical needs. Our roads and bridges need investment. Our heritage needs protection. Our local economy needs support. And our people — all of them — need a council that genuinely cares. I will focus relentlessly on the things that make a real difference to daily life in our community.
Infrastructure investment — roads and bridges
Protecting our heritage and character
Supporting a strong local economy
Caring for all members of our community
Experience. Integrity. Action.
Ready to work together for a stronger Northern Midlands.