...except she lives even further away on Scotland Island.
The story goes that her initial entry into politics was by virtue of her hubby, Ben. At the time they lived in the Eastern suburbs in the seat vacated by Deidre Gruzovin, sister of Laurie Brereton.
So the very capable Ben nominated for pre selection only to be told the party's quota system dictated a woman was required. So he suggested his missus and the rest is history.
