About Joan Rylah
Born 1955. Joan Rylah is an Australian politician, teacher and financial adviser.
Joan Flora Rylah (born 20 July 1955) is an Australian financial adviser, businesswoman and politician from Burnie, Tasmania. She was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the Liberal Party in the Division of Braddon at the 2014 state election. She was defeated at the 2018 state election, but returned to her seat following a recount following the resignation of fellow Liberal Party MP Adam Brooks in February 2019. She resigned on 27 July 2020, saying it was the right time for her to depart at the time of her choosing, and to give her presumptive successor, Felix Ellis, the chance to "establish his credentials".
Rylah has worked both as a teacher, and in the finance industry. She holds a number of company directorships. She is the founder of "Unlock Tasmania", a pro-development group in north-west Tasmania. Rylah and her husband also manage a beef farm.
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Who is Joan Rylah?
Australian politician
When was Joan Rylah born?
Joan Rylah was born on 20 July 1955 in Smithton.
What is Joan Rylah's occupation?
Joan Rylah is a politician, teacher and financial adviser.
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Joan Rylah is Australian.
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