Rockliff ministry

The Rockliff Ministry is the current ministry of the Government of Tasmania, 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]

Current 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]

Party Minister Portfolio Term start Term end Term in office
Liberal Jeremy Rockliff MP
  • Premier
  • Minister for Health
  • Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Minister for Tourism
  • Minister for Trade
 8 April 2022 (2022-04-08) incumbent 24 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) 20 days
Liberal Guy Barnett MP
  • Minister for State Development, Construction and Housing
  • Minister for Energy and Renewables
  • Minister for Resources
  • Minister for Veterans Affairs
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 Aboriginal Affairs
Liberal Madeleine Ogilvie MP
  • Minister for Small Business
  • Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries
  • Minister for Science and Technology
  • Minister for Racing
  • Minister for Heritage
Liberal Jo Palmer MLC
  • Minister for Primary Industries and Water
  • Minister for Disability Services
  • Minister for Women
Liberal Jacquie Petrusma MP
  • Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
  • Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence
  • Minister for Parks
Liberal Nic Street MP
  • Leader of the House
  • Minister for Hospitality and Events
  • Minister for Community Services and Development
  • Minister for Sport and Recreation
  • Minister for Local Government

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.
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