Helen Burnet

Helen Burnet
Chair of Committees
Deputy-Speaker of the Tasmanian Parliament
Assumed office
19 August 2025
SpeakerJacquie Petrusma
Preceded byNic Street
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly
for Clark
Assumed office
23 March 2024
Serving with 6 others
Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart
In office
30 October 2018 – 23 March 2024
Preceded byPeter Sexton
Succeeded byZelinda Sherlock
In office
2009–2011
Preceded byEva Ruzicka
Succeeded byRon Christie
Councillor of the City of Hobart
In office
10 March 2005 – 23 March 2024
Personal details
Born (1964-12-12) 12 December 1964
PartyIndependent
Other political
affiliations
Greens (until 2026)
EducationDiploma of Applied Science (Podiatry) – University of South Australia
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Helen Christina Burnet (born 12 December 1964) is an Australian politician representing the division of Clark in the House of Assembly since the 2024 Tasmanian state election. Prior to this she was Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart and a member of the Hobart City Council. Since August 2025, She has served as chair of committees, and ex officio, deputy-speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly.