First Rockliff ministry

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First Rockliff ministry
Cabinet of Tasmania
Incumbent
Date formed8 April 2022
People and organisations
Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
Governor Barbara Baker
Premier Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson
Member party Liberal
Status in legislatureMinority
Opposition party Labor
Opposition leader Rebecca White
History
Outgoing election 2021 state election
Predecessor Second Gutwein ministry
Successor Second Rockliff ministry

The First Rockliff ministry is the former ministry of the Tasmanian Government, led by Jeremy Rockliff of the Tasmanian Liberals. It was formed on 8 April 2022, after Rockliff was elected unopposed as leader of the Liberal Party and sworn as the state's 47th Premier by Governor Barbara Baker. The ministry replaced the Second Gutwein ministry, after former Premier Peter Gutwein resigned from his position and quit politics. [1]

First arrangement

Rockliff was sworn in as Premier and minister for two other departments on 8 April 2022, along with Michael Ferguson as Deputy Premier and Treasurer. [2] [3] The remaining ministerial positions were announced on 11 April, with Jo Palmer elevated to the cabinet. [4] [5] [6] The swearing in by the Governor occurred the following day on 12 April. [7] On 23 July 2023, Rockliff announced another reshuffle, including the creation of a new portfolio (Minister for Stadia and Events, which was created to assist the construction of a new stadium for Tasmania Football Club). [8]

Following bullying allegations against Elise Archer, she resigned from the party in October 2023, relinquishing her ministerial positions. Guy Barnett subsequently assumed the office of Attorney-General of Tasmania. [9]

PartyMinisterPortfolioTerm startTerm endTerm in officeImage
Liberal Jeremy Rockliff MP
  • Premier
  • Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic
  • Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
  • Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
8 April 2022incumbent2 years, 158 days Jeremy-Rockliff.jpg
Liberal Michael Ferguson MP
Liberal Guy Barnett MP
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Energy and Renewables
  • Minister for Resources
  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs
  • Attorney-General
12 April 20222 years, 154 days Guy-Barnett-crop-20150331-015.jpg
Liberal Felix Ellis MP
  • Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
  • Minister for Skills, Training and Workplace Growth
  • Minister for Resources
  • Minister for Racing
Liberal Roger Jaensch MP
  • Minister for Education, Children and Youth
  • Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth
  • Minister for Environment and Climate Change
  • Minister for Parks
  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Minister Roger Jaensch at Kingston High School, 2023.jpg
Liberal Madeleine Ogilvie MP
  • Minister for Small Business
  • Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries
  • Minister for Science and Technology
  • Minister for Heritage
  • Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence
Madeleine Ogilvie in 2020.jpg
Liberal Jo Palmer MLC
  • Minister for Primary Industries and Water
  • Minister for Community Services and Development
  • Minister for Disability Services
  • Minister for Women
  • Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council
Liberal Nic Street MP
  • Minister for Housing and Construction
  • Minister for Local Government
  • Minister for Sport and Recreation
  • Minister for Stadia and Events
  • Leader of the House

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References

  1. "Jeremy Rockliff becomes Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected as state Liberal leader". The Guardian. 8 April 2022.
  2. "Government Notice (184)" (PDF). Tasmanian Government Gazette. 11 April 2022. p. 2022:339. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. "Executive Council 23". The Governor of Tasmania. 8 April 2022. In the afternoon, the Governor appointed and swore to office the Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP as Premier of Tasmania; Minister for Tourism; and Minister for Climate Change and the Honourable Michael Ferguson MP as Deputy Premier of Tasmania; and Treasurer.
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