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Government switch up: New Tasmanian health, racing, events ministers

Parliament House Hobart. Image / Pulse

Minister Guy Barnett will be Tasmania’s new Health Minister, replacing Premier Jeremy Rockliff who stepped down from the position last week.

In the reshuffle, Minister Nic Street will take on additional responsibilities as the Minister for Housing and Construction, as well as the Minister for Stadia and Events.

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Minister Jo Palmer will now handle the Community Services and Development portfolio, previously held by Mr Street.

Former Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie will now serve as the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence.

The racing portfolio will be taken over by Minister for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis.

This is the fifth cabinet reshuffle since the 2021 state election, with no new MPs promoted to cabinet positions.

Premier Rockliff will retain his role overseeing the Mental Health and Wellbeing ministry.