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The Gutwein Ministry is the current Ministry of the Government of Tasmania, led by Peter Gutwein of the Tasmanian Liberals. [1] It was formed on 20 January 2020, after the resignation of Will Hodgman as Premier of Tasmania and the election of Gutwein as Liberal leader.

PortfolioMinisterParty affiliationTerm startTerm endTerm in office
  • Premier
  • Treasurer
  • Minister for the Environment, Parks and Heritage
  • Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
  • Minister for Trade
  • Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries
  • Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
Peter Gutwein MP   Liberal 20 January 2020incumbent299 days
Jeremy Rockliff MP   Liberal
  • Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
  • Minister for Science and Technology
  • Minister for Small Business
  • Minister for State Growth
Michael Ferguson MP   Liberal
  • Attorney-General
  • Minister for Arts
  • Minister for Building and Construction
  • Minister for Corrections
  • Minister for Justice
  • Minister for Racing
Elise Archer MP   Liberal
  • Minister for Energy
  • Minister for Primary Industries and Water
  • Minister for Resources
  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Guy Barnett MP   Liberal
Sarah Courtney MP   Liberal
  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
  • Minister for Disability Services and Community Development
  • Minister for Housing
  • Minister for Human Services
  • Minister for Planning
Roger Jaensch MP   Liberal
  • Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
  • Minister for Local Government
Mark Shelton MP   Liberal
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References

  1. 1 2 "The Ministry 20 January 2020". Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 22 January 2020.


Parliament of Tasmania
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Second Hodgman Ministry
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