Will Hodgman was born and educated in Hobart. Will graduated in Arts and Law at the University of Tasmania in 1993 and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania in 1994.

In 1995 he travelled to the United Kingdom and worked in local government, prosecuting cases of child abuse and neglect.

Jacquie Petrusma has vast life experience - she understands the challenges of day to day life.

Jacquie's experience of growing up in a single parent household, being a single parent herself for 9 years before marrying Tim and having 3 more wonderful children - as well as studying for an education degree - she is very interested in policies that will strengthen and support families, sole parents and education.