Wendy Tuckerman

Wendy Margaret Tuckerman (; born 5 October 1964) is an Australian politician who has represented Goulburn in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since 2019 as a member of the Liberal Party. Prior to entering state politics, she served in local government, including as Mayor of Boorowa Council and Administrator of Hilltops Council. She served as Minister for Local Government in the Perrottet ministry from December 2021 to March 2023.

Early life and career

Tuckerman was born in Cowra, New South Wales. She worked in the Australian Federal Police before becoming involved in local government and regional community affairs.

Tuckerman later joined the Liberal Party and was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly at the 2019 New South Wales state election, succeeding retiring member Pru Goward. She was re-elected at the 2023 New South Wales state election.

Ministerial service

On 21 December 2021, Premier Dominic Perrottet appointed Tuckerman as Minister for Local Government.

She served in the role until the defeat of the Perrottet government at the 2023 state election. She was succeeded by Ron Hoenig in March 2023.