What’s the best bit?
Hands down, hearing the Dykes on Bikes roaring up Oxford Street. It makes me ridiculously emotional. I’ve been to Mardi Gras as a spectator three times and without fail I’m overcome with pride for women who epitomise this year’s theme: fearless.
You’ve broken down barriers in your career. Did you ever think you’d be a trailblazer for LGBTQI and Indigenous people?
I didn’t know I’d broken down barriers! I’m simply a journalist who was given an amazing opportunity over a decade ago to present 10 News First. I’ve always thought the best leadership is through example – as a journo, a partner, a mum and a fiercely proud member of both our Indigenous and LGBTQI communities.
What’s been the most gratifying part of having such a prominent profile?
Anyone who has a prominent profile has the power to influence. I found it gratifying to use that power to speak out about marriage equality. Hopefully I was able to influence at least a handful of “no” voters to swing “yes”. The “yes” day was one of the happiest and most rewarding days of my life.