About Me

I live in the regional town of Woodend in the Macedon Ranges and have lived in Victoria for 25 years.

I worked in the superannuation industry for 35 years. I was Chief Executive of two large superannuation funds - Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust (known as “AGEST Super”) and Military Super. These roles included responsibility for the investment management of billions of dollars, solely for the benefit of the fund members. My team was always focused on doing the best we could for the people whose money we were managing. That’s how governments should operate, but some governments seem to forget this.

I recently retired from work. However I am keen to give back to the community, as I still have plenty of energy and it’s time for people from outside the murky political system to step up and help save Victoria from going backwards even further. Just like I’ve done throughout my professional career, I’ll throw myself into the role of Member for Macedon with vigour, rigour and integrity.

I’m not against political parties as such, after all, if elected, I will need to work with them to help guide Victoria back to where it should be. Particularly if I hold the balance of power in the lower house in what is likely to be a very tight election.

However, like many Victorians, I am frustrated by what political parties often say they will do and then don’t do; or they do something that they said they wouldn’t do (too many examples to list here!). We need to restore accountability and integrity in politics.

All governments do some good things and (unfortunately) some bad things - I want to stop the bad and support the good! In particular, we need to live within our means and not endlessly increase the State's debt - that's not fair on future generations. As an independent, I will strenuously hold the government to account and only answer to my electorate, not a political party.

I’ll always be authentic and transparent with the community, there’ll be no lies or spin from me. I will always welcome and listen closely to your input.

I am a genuine, independent candidate who will work constructively with whichever party (or parties) form Government, to change what needs to be changed for a better Macedon District and Victoria. If there is a minority Government and I have the balance of power, I will use it wisely, constructively and openly.