"For a fresh face and a name you trust."

Born and raised in Devonport

Daughter of the Late Dr Gordon Jamieson and Mrs Norma Jamieson, MLC

Attended Devonport Primary, Devonport High, and Don College

Hibriten High in North Carolina USA

Bachelor from University of Canberra,

Masters from Griffith University Queensland - International Studies (Economics/Politics-Asia)

VERY Independent!!

I strongly believe in voting according to the majority view of the electorate even if it contradicts my personal view.

The Legislative Council must be independent of all party politics so that a frank review of the impact any legislation has on each member's electorate is possible.

Owner-Manager of two greenfield start up businesses - one in metal fabrication, manufacturing trailers and flat trays (Taz Tek Trailers) and Tasmanian Motorcycle Transport, a specialist motorcycle freight service with a 24/7 statewide pickup and a direct to Melbourne service.

Have lived/worked in China (speaks Mandarin), USA, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. Have worked in retail, tourism, agriculture, forestry and aquaculture businesses, plus three years Army service. Worked for three Australian export companies and promoted Australian products in Asia in both the private and public sector. Australia/China joint ventures included working for AB Denning to supply coaches for a Mercedes joint venture in China. Was the national co-ordinator for the Shenzhen Trade Expo (Australia) selling US$15 million on opening day, sold out by noon on day two for a total of US$25 million.

Commonwealth Ombudsman Office (Victoria and Queensland),

Executive Officer of the Queensland China Council,

Senior Trade Officer (Queensland Government Trade) also

Co-ordinator for exporting Qld Education Department’s year 10-12 schooling to seven high schools in China.

Developed domestic and overseas markets for both Primary Industries (Qld) and Dept of Economic Development (Qld),

Lecturer Export Management at Queensland University of Technology Tutored indigenous students at Griffith University – home tutored mandarin, Taught English as a Foreign Language to Academia Sinica (Academy of Science) post graduates in China.

Former member of the Girls Brigade, Renae Singers, Sursum Corda Chorale, member and conductor of Devonport Uniting Church Choir, president of AFS Club (Don College), editor of Hibriten High School year book (USA), co-editor for Don College year book, AFS Exchange Student and Devonport Apex Youth Citizen of the Year. Fund raising for Red Cross, Salvation Army, RSPCA, Life Line, MS, 40 Hour Famine, Orana and Delta Society.

At the University of Canberra (UC) was on the student council, president of Chinese Speakers Club (UC), campus fire warden (UC), Scholarship to China (UC)

At Griffith University was editor of the post graduates quarterly magazine and council member of GUPSA (Postgrad Student Association).

Have also been an Orana committee member and treasurer, Queensland China Business Association treasurer and president, Devonport Dragons Abreast team paddler. Currently a Delta Society Pet Partner volunteer visiting local nursing homes with Sam the wonder dog.