In 1998 Anna graduated from the University of Tasmania with a combined degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. In 1999 she was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Tasmania and High Court of Australia.

Anna practices in a number of areas of law with an emphasis on:

• Family Law including property settlements (marriage and de facto), parenting matters, child protection and child support;
• Criminal matters;
• Civil Litigation;
• General Court work; and
• Wills and estates work

She was president of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Tasmania in 2009. Anna was a member of the Council of the Law Society of Tasmania for several years. Anna was also member of the Management Committee of the North West Community Legal Centre for 7 years. In March 2004 Anna was appointed to the Mental Health Tribunal.

Anna is married and has a son. Anna has a keen interest in farming and in her spare time enjoys gardening, cooking (especially all things chocolate), needlework and reading.