Jo Palmer
Joanne Lesley Palmer (née Dick, formerly Cornish; born 10 April 1971) is an Australian politician and former television journalist and newsreader.
Jo Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Rosevears | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Kerry Finch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joanne Lesley Dick 10 April 1971 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Andrew Palmer (m. 2007) |
| Occupation | Television journalist and newsreader |
Palmer was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, and moved to Tasmania as a baby after being adopted by an Australian family.[2][3]
Originally employed by the station in Hobart as a journalist, she is a former Miss Tasmania and in 1993 she was awarded Miss Australia.[4] She presented the hour-long Nightly News on 7 Tasmania,[5] until leaving 7 Tasmania after 18 years to spend more time with her family.
Palmer was elected to the Tasmanian Legislative Council for the division of Rosevears at the 2020 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election, representing the Liberal Party.[6]
In April 2022, Palmer was elevated to cabinet and was appointed as Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Women.[7]
References
- Dawtrey, Zara (5 May 2007). "Cornish weds dancer". The Examiner. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- Palmer, Jo (15 September 2018). "Kiwis are our kindred spirits". The Examiner. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- "Former Miss Australia Joanne Palmer on track for poll victory". The Mercury. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- Miss Australia: A Nation's Quest - National Titleholders, National Museum of Australia
- Southern Cross Nightly News appreciation group
- "Down to the wire: Jo Palmer elected to Legislative Council". ABC News. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- "Fresh faces in Tasmanian cabinet a chance to reset but a difficult sell for stability". ABC News. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.