Jacquie Petrusma

Jacquie Petrusma was first elected to the Tasmanian Parliament in 2010.

While born in Launceston, Jacquie, her husband Tim and their three children live in the Franklin electorate on three acres with two dogs, eight sheep and three chooks, and are busy establishing an organic orchard and vegetable garden.

Due to her own experience of growing up in a single parent household, being a single mum of one herself, as well as from studying an education degree, Jacquie is very interested in policies that will strengthen and support families, sole parents and education.

Jacquie is a Registered Nurse, has worked in health related areas since 1984 and has extensive experience in Health, Ageing and Aged Care. She has completed a business degree, worked as a National Sales Manager in a global medical company, and has owned her own business.

Jacquie is and has been involved in many community organisations, including Business East, Kingborough Community Enterprise Centre, Tasmanian Deaf Society, Neighbourhood Houses, Prison Fellowship, School Councils and a Community Legal Centre.

Jacquie understands, and is passionate about, the issues that affect Tasmanian families and small businesses; particularly health and education, employment practices, land and payroll tax, the environment, the rising cost of living and the struggle to make ends meet. Other issues she feels strongly about include family breakdown, carers, aged care, child abuse, raising teenagers and caring for loved ones with disabilities and learning difficulties.

As the Shadow Minister for Human Services, Children, Sport and Recreation, Jacquie is very keen to be contacted on any issues to do with these portfolios, as well as any constituent issues in the electorate of Franklin.

" Phone : 03 6233 2634
" Fax : 03 6233 2823
" Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
" Website : www.jacquiepetrusma.com.au

Or write to

Jacquie Petrusma MP
Parliament House
Hobart TAS 7000

As you may have heard, I was elected as a State Liberal Member for Franklin in the House of Assembly, as a result of the March 2010 Tasmania State Election.

I wish to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to those who voted for me and also to my family, friends, colleagues and campaign team.

Thank you also to the constituents who have followed my campaign through this web site. I can now be contacted on my new parliamentary email address at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All the best,

Jacquie Petrusma