Jane is 38 years old and was born and raised in the inner city. She is married and has 2 young daughters.
Jane studied law and arts and was admitted to legal practice in 2000. She worked as a senior adviser to the then Premier Steve Bracks for several years.
Jane practised law in the areas of industrial relations and discrimination law at Slater & Gordon for six years.
Jane was elected to Yarra Council in November 2008 and became Mayor of Yarra in 2010. During this time she worked hard to deliver projects and services for the City, including the major refurbishment of Victoria Park, the commitment to a North Fitzroy Library, a Yarra Energy Foundation and increased child care for residents.
Jane was elected as the State Member for Brunswick in November 2010. During the campaign for the seat, Jane focused on the issues that matter the most to her and to local residents including better education and health services; action on climate change; improved community safety and dealing with urban amenity and growth in a way that protects our way of life.
There are a number of major issues facing the electorate as a result of the Baillieu Government’s failure to look after the north. These include the lack of funding for Brunswick Secondary College and the failure to provide much needed capital infrastructure for Merri Health. Other major issues in the community include the proposed massive expansion of the Brunswick Terminal Station, and the failure of the Government to act on climate change.
Together, we can make a difference and fight to deliver the services, infrastructure and policy outcomes that we care about.