Elise Archer believes strongly in the unique character of Hobart and its surrounding suburbs, so that its liveability, which also makes it such a wonderful place in which to live and work, can be enhanced by a blend of sensitive development and improved public infrastructure and facilities.

Matthew is a 7th generation Tasmanian who lives in Hobart with his wife Ruth and young daughter Chloe, aged 19 months. He is one of six adult children of Ray and Gill and was educated in Burnie, Hobart and Melbourne.