Meet Fraser
Fraser Ellis was elected as the Member for Narungga on 17 March 2018. He quickly became known for his enthusiasm and drive to improve the lives of the people he represents.
Fraser Ellis was elected as the Member for Narungga on 17 March 2018. He quickly became known for his enthusiasm and drive to improve the lives of the people he represents.
He resides in Kadina on the Copper Coast, Yorke Peninsula, where his family has lived for four generations.
Fraser attended Kadina Primary School and Kadina High School before completing his schooling at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide and studying Law at the University of South Australia.
Upon completing his Law degree, Fraser was admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia as a solicitor and barrister. However, he was drawn back to the country and joined the family business, working as a journalist.
Fraser’s political aspirations developed as he gained a greater appreciation for the injustices perpetuated against regional communities during 16 years of a city-centric Labor government.
His current community activities include serving on the committees of the Kadina Football and Basketball Clubs (as a coach, umpire, player), and being an active member of the Kadina Apex Club.
Watch Fraser's maiden speech in the House of Assembly:
Fraser is currently serving on the following Parliamentary Committees:
Fraser is passionate about improving the lives of people living across the Narungga electorate. He regularly discusses issues in local community forums and brings them in Parliament.
His four broad priorities are:
Tourism is a subject which particularly excites Fraser, as it offers significant economic and growth potential for the area.
The Marshall Liberal Government recognises that 29% of the State’s population lives in our regions and that it’s the regions that contribute more than $25 billion of our annual Gross State Product.
Fraser is pleased with the inroads already being made since the March State Election, which includes: