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Portrait of Helen Burnet

Helen Burnet

Independent · Tasmania · Tasmanian House of Assembly · Clark (TAS) · incumbent

Helen Christina Burnet was born on 12 December 1964 in Mount Barker, South Australia. Her qualifications include a Diploma of Applied Science and a Graduate qualification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (Grad AICD). She is a registered podiatrist who spent most of her career in the public health system, and prior to entering the Tasmanian Parliament served as Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart and a member of Hobart City Council. [source]

Sourced positions

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Drugs & law and order verified

Stated position: Burnet advocates for a drug-checking (pill testing) service in Tasmania, telling parliament in September 2025 that 'Pill testing reduces harm and saves lives' and that it was 'an easy win' for the government that would save lives without new legislation, citing Royal Australian College of General Practitioners support.

Record last updated 2026-08-13.