Jo Hersey
Australian politician (born 1967)
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Jo Hersey (born 9 March 1967) is an Australian politician. She is a member for electoral division of Katherine in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.[1][2]
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–present | 14th | Katherine | Country Liberal | |
Jo Hersey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for Katherine | |
| Assumed office 22 August 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Sandra Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 March 1967 North Adelaide, South Australia |
| Party | Country Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
Hersey was born in Adelaide, but moved to the Northern Territory when she was young. The family returned to Adelaide after a few years, but Hersey returned to Katherine after she married. Before being elected, she was a hairdresser, continuing a family tradition that stretched back 3 generations.[1]
In the 2020 Northern Territory general election Hersey won a close race in the seat of Katherine to be elected to Legislative Assembly for the Country Liberal Party.[3]
