Jo Palmer was elected to the Legislative Council in August 2020, representing the electorate of Rosevears. She lives with her husband and four children in West Launceston, having grown up in Trevallyn since the age of six.

She is passionate about increasing community pride, local jobs and small business growth, and has great belief in the power of education.

Jo has supported our community in Ambassador roles for sick or traumatised children, people with disabilities and medical research. She is a Tasmanian of the Year recipient for her charity work. She believes a hand-up offers far greater long-term benefits than a hand-out and is committed to the importance of individual responsibility.

Jo served Tasmania for 20 years as a trusted journalist and news reader. With your support she will be your trusted voice for Rosevears in Parliament and within the State Government.

Jo has been appointed to Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council in May 2021 and membership of the Sessional Committee Government Administration B, Government Business Scrutiny Committee B, Estimate Committee B, Select Committee on Taswater, Deputy Chair GAB Committee for Disability Services in Tasmania, Road Safety in Tasmania Select Committee and Joint Standing Committee on Integrity.

In April 2024, Jo was appointed as Minister for Education and Minister for Disability Services.