With a proven track record of service and leadership in both Council and community roles, Allison has the expertise needed to effectively represent and champion our community.

Deputy Mayor, Clarence City Council — elected 2022

• Active Living Advisory Committee – Chair
• Youth Working Group – Chair
• Clarence Positive Ageing Working Group – Member
• Geilston Bay Community Centre Management Committee – Member
• Petitions to Amend Hearings Committee – Member
• TasWaste South – Mayor’s Nominee

Inductee, Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women — 2023

• Inducted in 2023 for services to: Community, advocacy and inclusion; Government (Public services and politics); Human rights, justice and corrections; Sport and recreation.

General Manager, Hobart PCYC — 2016 – Current

Member for Pembroke, Tasmanian Legislative Council – 2001-2009

• Served as part of the Jim Bacon Labor Government
• Minister for Planning and Workplace Relations
• Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer
• Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Development
• Member, State Government Budget Committee

Founder, People Protecting Children – since 2009

Executive Assistant – Tasmanian Labor Party – 1996-2001

• Southern Convenor of the Labor Women’s Network.
• Foundation member and State Convenor of EMILY’s List Australia

Longstanding involvement in many community sport and local organisations including:

• President, Tasmanian Boxing Association
• Patron, Rosny Park Tennis Club
• Former Assistant Secretary for Clarence RSL Women’s Auxiliary
• Past Board Member of Oakdale Services Tasmania
• Former Patron for the Association for Children with Disability
• Past Patron, Clarence PCYC

Business and agricultural experience

• Manager, Management Technology (1993-1996)
• Partner, Colchis Pastoral (2004-current)

Allison’s extensive experience in government, community advocacy, business, and the not-for-profit sector enhances the breadth of expertise she brings to her role as Deputy Mayor.