The Tasmanian Government has appointed Therese Taylor as Chairperson of the Public Trustee Board.

Taylor, who had been serving as interim Chairperson since May 2022, has been a Director of the Public Trustee Board since November 2020. She also served as CEO of community housing organisation, Colony 47, for 10 years

“Ms Taylor is well suited to the role given her extensive professional background in a range of leadership roles across the community, public and private sectors, and having held numerous board positions,” said the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Elise Archer.

“As Chairperson, Ms Taylor will continue to work with the Board and the new CEO to lead implementation of the recommendations of the independent review undertaken by Damian Bugg QC AM.”

The Minister added that, as interim Chairperson, Taylor had begun moving the Public Trustee to a client-focused model of service delivery.

“I congratulate Ms Taylor on her appointment and look forward to working with her to further improve the way the Public Trustee delivers its important services to Tasmanians,” the Minister said.