Bridget Archer
Profile
Bridget Archer is an Australian politician currently serving as a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the division of Bass, having assumed office in 2025. She also serves as a minister in the third Rockliff ministry, holding portfolios including Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Aboriginal Affairs. Previously, she served as a federal member of the House of Representatives for the Division of Bass from 2019 to 2025 and as the mayor of George Town Council. A member of the moderate faction of the Liberal Party, Archer is known for occasionally crossing the floor to vote against her party on issues such as climate change, whistleblower protections, and social media regulation, citing her commitment to the rule of law and moderate values.
Details
- Born
- 1975-05-18 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Education
- University of Tasmania
- Career
- Botanical curator at the Tasmanian Herbarium, administrative and hospitality worker, Mayor of George Town
