Kelly Hoare obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Canberra. From 1985 to 1995 she worked in the public service for the Departments of Defence and Employment, following which she became assistant and adviser to the Federal Member and former Minister for Transport, Bob Brown.

Since entering parliament, Hoare has been a member of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs and the Parliamentary Committee on the Library. She is married with two children and when able enjoys netball and swimming.

Sources used to compile this entry: http://www.alp.org.au/people/people.html?seat+charlton accessed 14/11/01; http://www.aph.gov.au/house/members/biography.asp?id+83Y accessed 14/11/01; http://labor.net.au/emilyslist/candidates/cand_hoare.html accessed 14/11/01.