She was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly in 1994 in a by - election for the seat of Helena , representing the Liberal Party ; she moved to Ballajura in 1996 .
Before entering politics she was a lecturer and a partner in a small business .
lecturer was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly in 1994 in a by - election for the seat of Helena , representing the Liberal Party ; lecturer moved to Ballajura in 1996 .
Before entering politics she was a lecturer and a partner in a small business .