About Anne
Anne Ruston is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, and a Liberal Senator for South Australia.
Anne has previously served in a number of Ministerial roles, including as the Minister for Families and Social Services, and Minister for Women’s Safety.
Prior to becoming a Senator, Anne held several senior positions in government and the private sector, including as the inaugural chief executive of the National Wine Centre.
Anne was also a primary producer and an irrigator, producing commercial cut flowers and implementing irrigation efficiencies on her property that reduced water use by more than 60%. She is a passionate advocate for rural and regional communities and for a balanced approach to water reform in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Born and raised in Renmark, on the River Murray in South Australia, Anne is a proud member of the community. She is the only Senator for South Australia based in a regional area.