Joan Rylah
Joan Rylah | |
|---|---|
| Member of theTasmanian House of Assembly forBraddon | |
| In office 26 February 2019 – 27 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Brooks |
| Succeeded by | Felix Ellis |
| In office 15 March 2014 – 3 March 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1955 Smithton, Tasmania |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Financial advisor |
Joan Flora Rylah(born 20 July 1955)[1]is an Australian financial adviser, businesswoman and politician fromBurnie,Tasmania. She was elected to theTasmanian House of Assemblyfor theLiberal Partyin theDivision of Braddonat the2014 state election.She was defeated at the2018 state election,[2]but returned to her seat following a recount following the resignation of fellow Liberal Party MPAdam Brooksin February 2019.[3][4]She resigned on 27 July 2020, saying it was the right time for her to depart at the time of her choosing, and to give her presumptive successor,Felix Ellis,the chance to "establish his credentials".[5]
Rylah has worked both as a teacher, and in the finance industry. She holds a number of company directorships. She is the founder of "Unlock Tasmania", a pro-development group in north-west Tasmania.[6]Rylah and her husband also manage a beef farm.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ab"Tasmanian Mining – Joan Rylah".Archived fromthe originalon 27 March 2014.Retrieved27 March2014.
- ^"Antony Green – The candidates for Braddon".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Retrieved27 March2014.
- ^"Joan Rylah to return to State Parliament after recount for seat left vacant by Adam Brooks".The Advocate.25 February 2019.Retrieved25 February2019.
- ^"Joan Flora Rylah".Members of theParliament of Tasmania.Retrieved26 July2022.
- ^Maloney, Matt (27 July 2020)."Rylah resigns from Parliament".The Advocate.Retrieved27 July2020.
- ^"Tasmanian Liberals – Joan Rylah".Retrieved27 March2014.
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