Leonie Hiscutt

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Leonie Hiscutt
Leader of the Government in the Tasmanian Legislative Council
Assumed office
11 April 2024
PremierJeremy Rockliff
DeputyJo Palmer
Member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for Montgomery
Assumed office
6 May 2013
Preceded bySue Smith
Personal details
Born (1959-01-14) 14 January 1959 (age 65)
Elliott, Tasmania, Australia
Political partyLiberal Party

Leonie Anne Hiscutt (born 14 January 1959[1]) is an Australian politician, who has been a member of the Tasmanian Legislative Council for the division of Montgomery since 2013.

Hiscutt was a farmer and businesswoman prior to entering Parliament.[2] She grew up in Elliott (near Yolla) and currently lives in Howth (near Penguin).[3] Her husband's uncles, Des Hiscutt and Hugh Hiscutt were both previously members of the Tasmanian parliament.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Leonie Hiscutt MLC". Tasmanian Legislative Council. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Hiscutt wins seat: Liberal to represent Montgomery". The Examiner. 5 May 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  3. ^ "2013 Tasmanian Legislative Council Elections". ABC. Retrieved 8 May 2013.

External links[edit]

Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded by Member for Montgomery
2013–present
Incumbent