Tasmania’s new Liberal ministry has been announced, with newly elected House of Assembly MPs Eric Abetz and Jane Howlett both picking up significant portfolios.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the pair will both bring extensive ministerial experience to the table when parliament resumes in May.
“Eric will assume the roles of Minister for Business, Industry and Resources and Minister for Transport,” Rockliff said.
“The new portfolio of Business, Industry and Resources carries significant responsibilities that are at the centre of economic growth and job creation, both of which are pivotal parts in delivering our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.”
“The portfolio will include the important responsibility of fisheries, including our vital salmon industry which the Liberal Government will continue to back 100%.”
Jane Howlett will serve as the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, as well as the Minister for Racing, a portfolio she previously held.
Several other responsibilities have been streamlined, leading to the removal of portfolios like Science and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, as well as the deletion of climate change, Antarctica and stadia from job titles.
Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson will stay on as Treasurer, Guy Barnett as Attorney-General and Minister for Health and Felix Ellis as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management.
Jo Palmer has taken on the Education Ministry, with Jeremy Rockliff now responsible for Trade and Hospitality, handing Mental Health to Barnett.
“Our Government will deliver on our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future and this new Ministry reflects a strong and experienced team whose mission will be to deliver the agenda that we took to the Tasmanian people,” Rockliff said.
“We will embrace the opportunity to work collaboratively and bring the Tasmanian people along with us on this journey.”
The new ministry will be sworn in at Government House on Thursday.
Jeremy Rockliff MP
Premier
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister for Trade and Major Investment
Michael Ferguson MP
Deputy Premier
Treasurer
Minister for Infrastructure
Guy Barnett MP
Attorney-General
Minister for Justice
Minister for Health, Mental Health, and Wellbeing
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Felix Ellis MP
Minister for Housing and Planning
Minister for Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
Minister for Skills and Training
Eric Abetz MP
Minister for Business, Industry, and Resources
Minister for Transport
Leader of the House
Nick Duigan MLC
Minister for Energy and Renewables
Minister for Parks and Environment
Jo Palmer MLC
Minister for Education
Minister for Disability Services
Deputy Leader for the Government in the Legislative Council
Roger Jaensch MP
Minister for Children and Youth
Minister for Community Services
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Jane Howlett MP
Minister for Primary Industries and Water
Minister for Racing
Madeleine Ogilvie MP
Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs
Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation
Minister for the Arts
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence
Nic Street MP
Minister for Finance
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Sport and Events
Jacquie Petrusma MP
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Simon Wood MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Government Whip
Simon Behrakis MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Housing and Planning
Leonie Hiscutt MLC
Leader for the Government in the Legislative Council
