Updated 11am, Wednesday August 6: Governor Barbara Baker has reappointed Jeremy Rockliff as the premier of Tasmania.
Rockliff, during a meeting with Her Excellency this morning, said he expected to be able to gain the confidence of the House of Assembly.
“The appointment of the premier, whilst a reserve power, is restricted by constitutional convention,” Her Excellency said.
“In a hung parliament, where no one clearly holds the confidence of the majority of the House of Assembly, the incumbent has the right to remain in office in order to test the numbers in the House of Assembly and for parliament to have the final say in who should be premier.”
“I consider the convention of incumbency applies in the current circumstances. I shall reappoint the premier.”
“It is better for confidence to be determined inside and not outside the parliament.”
“This will be done promptly, as the premier will face the parliament when it is recalled on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.”
Rockliff and his cabinet will be sworn in at a ceremony at Government House early next week.
Earlier: Premier Jeremy Rockliff has arrived at Government House to request his minority government be recommissioned.
Rockliff had earlier this morning retained his position as leader of Tasmania’s Parliamentary Liberal Party.
The Liberal Party room endorsed Rockliff as leader during Wednesday’s meeting, with Guy Barnett retaining his deputy leadership role.
“Our Liberal team is getting on with the job for Tasmanians,” Acting Whip Marcus Vermey said.
