With a father who was a school principal, Terry Redman had a somewhat nomadic existence in his younger years attending primary school all over the state from the Kimberley to Esperance. He spent 3 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 9 years and prior to that, partners in a family farming operation at the Porongurups for 14 years.

Since entering 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, Forestry and Corrective Services.

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.

Increasing 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.