Di grew up in Central Queensland and was taught the value of education as the most powerful tool we have to achieve progress and change.
In December 2023, Di was sworn in as the Minister for Education and Youth Justice. It is an important combination because if someone is in the youth justice system—they almost certainly disengaged from education from an early age. Di knows that investing in our education system to make sure students stay engaged with their learning prevents more difficult issues later in their lives, which is just one of the reasons for why the Queensland Government made kindy free in 2024.