Rockliff ministry
Cabinet of Tasmania
Incumbent
Date formed8 April 2022
People and organisations
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
GovernorBarbara Baker
PremierJeremy Rockliff
Deputy PremierMichael Ferguson
Member partyLiberal
Status in legislatureMinority
Opposition partyLabor
Opposition leaderRebecca White
History
Outgoing election2021 state election

The Rockliff ministry is the current 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 the Tasmanian AFL team).[8]

Party Minister Portfolio Term start Term end Term in office Image
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 2022 (2022-04-08) incumbent 1 year, 306 days
Liberal Michael Ferguson MP
Liberal Elise Archer MP
  • Attorney General
  • Minister for Justice
  • Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation
  • Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs
  • Minister for the Arts
12 April 2022 (2022-04-12) 1 year, 302 days
Liberal Guy Barnett MP
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Energy and Renewables
  • Minister for Resources
  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs
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
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
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

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.
  4. ^ "A new Liberal Cabinet is revealed". Tasmania Talks. 11 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry". Premier of Tasmania. 11 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Fresh faces in Tasmanian cabinet a chance to reset but a difficult sell for stability". ABC News. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Government Notice (185)" (PDF). Tasmanian Government Gazette. 12 April 2022. p. 2022:342. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  8. ^ https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102636798
Parliament of Tasmania Preceded bySecond Gutwein Ministry Cabinet of Tasmania 2022–present Incumbent