About Amy

Amy was raised on a farm at Parawa on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Her background in primary production is combined with a commitment to sustainability and responsible long term planning.

She has qualifications in science and law and has been the Executive Officer of three of the state’s peak bodies – the Horticulture Coalition of SA, Primary Producers SA and the former Natural Resources Management Council.

She has also been a member of the Training and Skills Commission, chairing the Agribusiness Industry Skills Council, and a member of the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board, in addition to many other board and committee positions.

Key priority areas raised over the last twelve months have been local roads, health services and character preservation and environmental issues.

Recent government achievements include the banning of single use plastic products, the proclamation of the Aldinga Washpool as a conservation park plus 3.6 million hectares being added to the protected area network in Munga Thirra- Simpson Desert National Park, a significant increase in the number of park rangers and strong uptake of renewable energy in South Australia.

She is aware of the importance of effective and accessible education and training, as well as workforce issues and housing availability. She enjoys supporting and advocating for local businesses.

“I’m committed to fair, balanced and inclusive policies and processes, underpinned by the best evidence available – driven by good outcomes.

It’s critical that representatives at all levels of government work well together, regardless of political affiliations, and I’m committed to doing that.”