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Chair - Harriett England

Chair - Harriett England

Harriett has had a life long interest in the preservation of historic houses and buildings and believes strongly that it is important to not only extend their lives, but to bring them back to life.

 

Six years ago, Harriett and her husband relocated from Sydney to Tasmania, and have spent their time since restoring a historic house at Hollow Tree. The restoration won the 2020 Tasmanian Architecture Awards – Award for Heritage Architecture and was joint winner of the National Architecture Awards- Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Harriett has undertaken studies in fine arts, art restoration, practical art, jewellery design and film production. She has also run her own shop and gallery.

 

Harriett is an experienced fundraiser and looks forward to using her skills to grow support for, and increase knowledge of, the Trust’s work, while encouraging a new, younger demographic to become involved. Harriett is particularly eager for the Trust to become more involved with Aboriginal Tasmanians and to be more inclusive of their stories.

Alistair Scott

Alistair Scott

Elected to the Board in 2023, Alistair is a former journalist, communications manager and ministerial adviser to Tasmanian and Federal Labor governments and has extensive experience in public sector management and governance at a senior level.

 

He has held senior positions in the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) as Director of Local Government and in the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE – now Natural Resources and Environment) as General Manager of Natural and Cultural Heritage. Alistair has previously served on a number of boards including the Local Government Board, the Tasmanian Libraries Advisory Board and the management boards for both NRM North and NRM South, and is currently a director of Cricket North.

 

Alistair recently gained a PhD in Tasmanian history at the University of Tasmania. His thesis was the first study of the lives of the male juvenile convicts held at the Point Puer Boys Establishment near Port Arthur between 1834 and 1849. He found that for many of the boys, Point Puer was a place of unrelenting punishment and maltreatment. While some succeeded in establishing themselves in the colony after being released – living quiet, unobtrusive lives – most inevitably struggled to integrate into colonial society.

 

As a board member, Alistair has a particular focus on good governance and on ensuring that the National Trust is able to operate on a financially sustainable basis. He is also keen to explore opportunities for the Trust to continue to broaden its role to encompass Tasmania’s First Nations, convict, industrial and social heritage beyond its more traditional role in conserving buildings and places of historical and cultural significance.

Emma Boyce

Emma Boyce

Emma Boyce brings a strong passion for heritage, history, and the environment to her role, supported by a diverse career spanning operational management, human resources, and the entertainment sector. As the former State Office Manager for the National Trust of Tasmania, she offers valuable insight into the organisation’s internal operations, governance, and strategic direction.

 

Emma has a comprehensive understanding of the National Trust of Tasmania’s procedures, policies, and historical context. This depth of knowledge enables her to contribute effectively at Board level, ensuring continuity, informed decision-making, and the ongoing relevance of organisational practices. She currently works with the Department of Justice in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People program and holds a Bachelor of Counselling.

 

Through this work, Emma brings a strong people-focused perspective to her governance role, with a particular interest in wellbeing, ethical practice, and community engagement. As a Board Director, Emma is committed to strengthening operational effectiveness and supporting sustainable outcomes. She is particularly focused on advancing financial sustainability, championing heritage advocacy across Tasmania, and reinforcing the importance of strong human resource practices within the organisation.

Dr Peter Tucker

Dr Peter Tucker

Dr Peter Tucker has extensive experience in corporate governance as a director of three boards. He is past Chair (for ten years) of Holyoake Tasmania, a community care provider of counselling to people with addiction problems.

 

He was also a director for six years of Natural Resources South a statutory authority established to promote the conservation of natural resources, particularly in the farming and irrigation communities. Currently he is Deputy Chair of Community Based Services, one of the Tasmania’s largest provider of home care to elderly and disabled clients.

 

Dr Tucker is both a Chartered and CPA accountant with many years experience in financial and internal audit. In addition he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

 

He is a past State Director of the Heritage Council Secretariat, and has considerable experience in assessing work proposals against conservation management practices and the requirements of Historic Cultural Heritage Act and the Land Use Planning and Approval Act.
Dr Tucker holds a Batchelor of Business, a Master of Town Planning and a PhD (in political science) all from the University of Tasmania.