Emma Jackson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Home and Away, played by Dannii Minogue. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 22 September 1989. She departed on 22 August 1990. Emma was described as a teen punk and a tomboy. Development Creation and casting In 1989, Young Talent Time actress Dannii Minogue was offered an audition for Home and Away. Following her return from New York City, where she was recording her first album, Minogue read for the role of Marilyn Chambers. She believed she was not right for the character and she did not win the role. However, the producers asked Minogue's manager Terry Blamey if they could write a part especially for her and they came up with Emma Jackson. Minogue wanted to accept the role, as she loved the character's personality, but she was in the middle of recording her album and was nervous about relocating to Sydney for filming. Blamey decided that she should have a short run on the show and negotiated a thirteen-week contract, with an option to extend once her album was finished. Minogue's casting was publicised in May 1989. Home and Away producer Andrew Howie revealed that Emma would be introduced as a relative of an established character and branded her a "prominent and up-front" person. Minogue was 17 when she started filming in July 1989. Chrissie Camp of TV Week reported how Minogue was "thrilled" with the role, but she was disappointed about having to move to Sydney and be away from her parents. Minogue stated: "Emma is a real rebel so she'll be a great character to play. This is only the second real acting job I've done, so I think it will be a good series to get into, particularly because it's going so well in the UK, too." Characterisation and relationships The character was billed as "a rebellious, aggressive teenager who instantly clashes with the adults and upsets Bobby (Nicolle Dickson)." Emma was also described as a punk and a "spunky tomboy". In 2009, Minogue recalled that "In the beginning, Emma was really arrogant and punk and in every scene she would slam the door when she walked in or out." She added that one day during filming, she slammed a door and all the items on the wall fell off, leaving her embarrassed. Camp (TV Week) described the character's fictional