Ex-Seven presenter into Tasmanian ministry

Former Nightly News 7 Tasmania presenter Jo Palmer has been appointed minister for women, primary industries and water, as well as disability services in Tasmania.

Palmer was elected to the state’s upper house in 2020, after 18 years as news anchor for Seven.

“We have selected a cabinet that reflects, experience, skill, commitment, passion and drive to make Tasmania a better place,” newly-installed Premier Jeremy Rockliff said.

The reshuffle was forced by former premier Peter Gutwein’s shock decision to quit politics last Monday after two years in the top job.

Ms Palmer’s appointment comes after two ministerial reshuffles in February following the resignation of former education minister Sarah Courtney and upper house member Jane Howlett’s decision to leave cabinet.

Palmer’s media career commenced as the host of Tasmania’s first lifestyle program, The Good Life in Tasmania which first aired on Southern Cross Television, following her reign as Miss Australia.

Source: The West