Growing up in a single parent family in the south western suburbs of Adelaide, Katrine understands the value of being part of a community that is connected and inclusive, one where everyone is supported, empowered and feels a sense of belonging to community.

Katrine is driven by a visceral sense of fairness, deeply believes in equality of opportunity and strives to amplify the voices of community members, especially those who too often go unheard.

For most of her working life, Katrine has fought to improve the lives of South Australians. As Secretary of the Australian Services Union SA/NT branch, Katrine collectively led a campaign to help secure equal pay for 200,000 community workers. These efforts saw her awarded an Australia Day ‘Women Hold Up Half the Sky’/Inspiring South Australian Women Award in 2012. She is also listed on the South Australian Women’s Honour Roll.

Immediately prior to entering Parliament, Katrine was Chief Executive Officer of Together SA which brought communities together to collectively impact children’s lives positively. She is a Flinders University, Australian Institute of Company Directors and Governor’s Leadership Foundation graduate. Katrine spent years working as a clerical worker and has also been a cleaner amongst other professions.

Since 2014, Katrine has been the Member for Reynell.

As the Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, she is determined to work across government and community to help ensure that everyone is empowered to play their part in improving the lives of children and families.

She previously served as Minister for Disabilities, Minister Assisting the Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Assistant Minister to the Premier in the Weatherill Labor Government and established the South Australian Women in Sport Taskforce.

Katrine lives in the south with her family where she is involved in many community groups and activities. She loves spending time with family and friends and at the beach, including patrolling with Christies Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. Katrine is also an avid parkrunner, sports fan, local footy commentator, amateur theatre enthusiast and live music fan.