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Welcome to my Myspace page. I have been the Federal Member for the seat of Ballarat since 2001.

I studied at RMIT in Melbourne, graduating with a degree in social work in 1987 and worked in the Ballarat region after university. My strong belief is that everyone should have an equal chance in life, no matter where they come from or how much money their parents have - this belief led me to join the ALP when I was in my early twenties.

After gaining experience in the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, I entered the private sector as a senior manager at KPMG Consulting.

While working for the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, I completed further study at the Australian National University and after working in Canberra and Melbourne returned to Ballarat and have been active in our local community ever since.

I have a strong commitment to education for all Australians, equality and access to health care services, a high quality of aged care, affordable childcare, regional development the creation of job opportunities for local people and assisting families.