Joan Rylah Resignation

Media release – Joan Rylah, Liberal Member for Braddon, 27 July 2020

Announcement of my resignation as a Member for Braddon

This morning I have tendered my resignation to the Governor and advised the Premier of my decision to resign my seat as a Member for Braddon.

My decision follows lengthy consideration, however, now is the right time – time for me to depart at my choosing, and time to enable Felix Ellis to establish his credentials.

I wish to express my deep and heartfelt thanks to my many supporters and to the broader community – it has been an honour to serve the people of Braddon. I would like to congratulate the entire Liberal team, who it has been a pleasure working alongside since 2014, delivering outcomes that have significantly helped our community and taken it from strength to strength.

I’d particularly like to acknowledge Premier, Peter Gutwein, for his outstanding handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially here on the coast. Today I leave with Tasmania ranked number one economy in the country for the first time in more than a decade, and this is testament to both the work achieved by the Liberal team prior to COVID-19 and the strong management of the virus here in our state.

I sincerely thank my staff, the broader Liberal team staff, Liberal party members and my colleagues. I wish them all the very best as they continue their work to rebuild this wonderful state.

Media release – Senator Eric Abetz, Liberal Senator for Tasmania, 27 July 2020

Joan Rylah – An exemplary passionate and caring representative

The Tasmanian Parliament, Braddon and the Liberal party have all lost an outstanding servant with the announced retirement of Joan Rylah MP – Member for Braddon.

Joan’s work ethic and commitment to the people of Braddon was legendary. Her willingness to speak up for the people who earn a living by getting their hands dirty and actually create the jobs and wealth for our community will be missed.

Joan instinctively understood the needs of her electorate. She brought financial expertise and capacity to the Parliament and public policy discussion while having her feet firmly on the ground.

I wish Joan and husband Rod well for the future.

Media release – Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Independent Member for Clark, 27 July 2020

BEST WISHES TO JOAN RYLAH FOR THE FUTURE

Madeleine Ogilvie MP, Independent Member for Clark today wished Ms Joan Rylah all the best for the future, upon her resignation as the Liberal Member for Braddon.

“I extend my sincerest good wishes to Joan Rylah and thank her for her substantial contribution,” Ms Ogilvie said.

“Joan’s work, particularly during the pandemic, was of the highest calibre and always came from a base of integrity and values. I have always found Joan to be collaborative, thoughtful and considered in her approach both within the Parliament and representing her community.

“I worked closely with Joan on a Parliamentary Inquiry into Palliative Care, and saw her seasoned and intelligent approach in action. She showed leadership, the ability to include all perspectives and to negotiate outcomes. These are fine qualities.

“I look forward to staying in touch with Joan and having more positive engagements over coming years.”

Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier, 27 July 2020

Extending our sincere gratitude to Joan Rylah for work achieved as Member for Braddon

On behalf of the Tasmanian Government I extend my sincere gratitude to Joan Rylah, Liberal member for Braddon for her outstanding service, following her resignation today.

Ms Rylah is a passionate and dedicated member of the Liberal team and has been a staunch advocate for rural communities and primary industries in Tasmania.

She leaves a strong legacy as one of the four Liberal Braddon members to secure a historic result for the North West in the 2014 election, which delivered Tasmania a majority Liberal Government.

I sincerely thank Ms Rylah for her commitment, her strong voice for the North West community and her representation as the Premier’s Parliamentary Secretary.

It is always disappointing to farewell a member of the team, however, this also provides an opportunity for renewal and the next generation Liberal voice for the North West.

We wish Joan and her family all the very best for the future.