Jess Teesdale
Jess Teesdale | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Bass | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bridget Archer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Alma mater | University of Tasmania |
| Profession | Teacher |
Jessica Ann Teesdale is an Australian politician. She was elected to the Australian House of Representatives, unseating two term incumbent Bridget Archer at the 2025 Australian federal election for the Division of Bass.[1]
Teesdale grew up in Launceston, and had been a school teacher at the Indie School there.[2] She studied at the University of Tasmania 2006 to 2010 then commenced her teaching career in the Northern Territory for ten years before returning to Tasmania.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Bass (Key Seat) Federal Election 2025 Results". ABC. 2 May 2025. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ Bailey, Duncan (15 December 2024). "'It's absolutely winnable': Why Labor thinks local teacher can be next MP". The Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
External links
- "Ms Jess Teesdale MP". Senators and Members. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 10 June 2025.