With a father who was a school principal, Terry Redman had a somewhat nomadic existence in his younger years attending primary schools all over the state from the Kimberley to Esperance. He spent three years at the Swanleigh Hostel while he attended Lockridge Senior High School,  then graduated from The University of WA with a degree in Agricultural Science, majoring in Animal Production.

Terry has strong family links dating back nearly 100 years that connect him to the South West and Great Southern regions. His grandparents were original settlers in the Denmark and Cranbrook areas, and his parents live and work in the Manjimup Shire. Terry and his wife Marie, continue the tradition of living and working in the region. Terry and Marie have been small business owners for eight years and prior to that, partners in a family farming operation at the Porongurups for fourteen years.

Since entering State Parliament in 2005, Terry has built a solid reputation as a staunch defender of regional interests. He is continuing his commitment to regional WA through his ministerial portfolios of Agriculture and Food; and Forestry.

Terry believes strongly in making decisions that will lead to a progressive and profitable agriculture, food and forestry sectors- which remain the unsung heroes of the WA economy.

Muchea Livestock Centre, regional saleyards, expansion of the Ord River area, better management plans for our natural resources, marketing opportunities for WA produce and promoting a positive image of the WA agriculture, food and forestry sectors are just some of issues that Terry is particularly passionate about.