Member of the Western Australian Parliament for South West (10 February 2001 - 21 May 2017), Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering (23 September 2008 - 14 December 2010), Minister for Women's Interests (9 February 2009 - 14 December 2010), Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interests; Youth (14 December 2010 - 21 March 2013).