Rosalie Woodruff MP
On behalf of the Tasmanian Greens, I congratulate Greens Member for Clark, Helen Burnet, on being elected as the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees in the Tasmanian Parliament’s House of Assembly.
Achieving the support of the House to take on this important position is a testament to the esteem Helen is held in across the Chamber. We are confident she will approach her new role of Deputy Speaker with the same hard work and diligence she’s shown across her long career in public office.
As a Hobart City Councillor for nineteen years, Deputy Lord Mayor for seven, and Member of Parliament since 2024, Helen has the political experience needed for this role. We’re so proud Helen’s intelligence, work ethic, and fairness have been recognised by the new parliament in her election to this role.
Helen’s appointment as Deputy Speaker is also a reflection of the new dynamics of this minority 52nd Tasmanian Parliament. It reflects the degree of respect and confidence across the House that all members are able to collaborate and work productively to achieve outcomes for Tasmanians.
Helen Burnet MP:
It is an honour to be elected as the Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the House of Assembly in the 52nd Parliament of Tasmania. I thank members from across the House of Assembly who put their trust in me with their vote.
I commit to approaching this new role with fairness and impartiality, to ensure effective outcomes, in the best interests of Tasmanians. I also congratulate Jacquie Petrusma in being voted as Speaker.
