Term of Office

Ms Parker was appointed as a Director effective 8 December 2021. Her current term will expire on 7 December 2024.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Ms Parker holds cross-sector experience as a legal practitioner with a speciality in dust diseases and in the agricultural industry in various roles including co-founding Cattlesales Pty Limited.

Over the past 17 years Ms Parker has held Chair and Committee positions within the agricultural sector with peak industry bodies, the Queensland state farming organisation and has also been widely recognised and awarded for leadership on regional issues, entrepreneurship, digital innovation and advocacy.  

Ms Parker is passionate about the advancement of regional and remote industries and communities with a particular focus on innovation and the next generation and, holds an in depth and grassroots knowledge of the issues and needs of regional and remote communities, businesses, industries and educational facilities.

Ms Parker has a Bachelor of Laws from Queensland University of Technology and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Current Company Directorships

Ms Parker is a Director of Cattlesales Pty Limited and a Non-Executive Director of Beef Australia Ltd.

Board Committee Memberships

Ms Parker is a member of NBN Co’s Nominations Committee and People and Remuneration Committee.