I studied at the Universities of Pretoria and South Africa in Pretoria and University of New England in Armidale and has practised law since 2000.I was admitted as a Lawyer and Notary Public in the High Court of South Africa and as a Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and Queensland.I joined MRH from a Johannesburg based firm where I practiced since 2004 and as Director of the property department since 2005, which involved commercial as well as residential transactions. I previously served as President of the Chamber of Commerce as well as President of the Annual Cultural Festival in my region. I'm also involved in the Bundaberg community and is currently a Director of Vocational Service of the Sunrise Rotary Club and a member of the local Multi-Cultural Festival Committee as well as board member of the Edon Place Women’s Domestic Violence Service & Domestic Violence Prevention Service . I enjoy swimming, participating in triathlons, camping, scuba-diving, rugby union, the theatre and socialising with friends.