The Honourable Elise Archer MP |
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Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly | |
Assumed office 31 March 2014 |
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Preceded by | Michael Polley |
Personal details | |
Born |
Elise Nicole Nylander 25 March 1971 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Spouse(s) | Dale Archer |
Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
Profession | Lawyer |
Website | http://www.elisearcher.com |
Elise Nicole Archer LLB (born 25 March 1971) is an Australian lawyer and politician. She was born in Launceston and educated in Hobart, Tasmania at Fahan School and the University of Tasmania.
She was elected to the Hobart City Council in October 2007.
She unsuccessfully stood as a Liberal Party of Australia candidate in the Division of Denison for the 2006 state election. She polled 3.2% of the primary vote, fourth on the Liberal ticket.
She stood for the same seat at the 2010 state election, polling 4.2% of the primary vote and narrowly secured the Liberal Party's second seat in Denison from preferences.
After being reelected at the 2014 state election, she was elected Speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.