First Rockliff ministry explained

Cabinet Name:	First Rockliff ministry
Jurisdiction:	Tasmania
Flag Border:	true
Incumbent:	Incumbent
Date Formed:	8 April 2022
Government Head:	Jeremy Rockliff
Government Head Title:	Premier
Deputy Government Head:	Michael Ferguson
Deputy Government Head Title:	Deputy Premier
State Head:	Queen Elizabeth II
State Head Title:	Monarch
Governor:	Barbara Baker
Political Party:	Liberal
Legislature Status:	Minority
Opposition Party:	Labor
Opposition Leader:	Rebecca White
Last Election:	2021 state election
Previous:	Second Gutwein ministry
Successor:	Second Rockliff ministry

The First Rockliff ministry is the former 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] The remaining ministerial positions were announced on 11 April, with Jo Palmer elevated to the cabinet.^[3] ^[4] ^[5] The swearing in by the Governor occurred the following day on 12 April. 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 Tasmania Football Club).^[6]

Following bullying allegations against Elise Archer, she resigned from the party in October 2023, relinquishing her ministerial positions. Guy Barnett subsequently assumed the office of Attorney-General of Tasmania.^[7]

	Minister	Portfolio	Term end
Liberal	Jeremy Rockliff MP	Premier Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing	incumbent
Liberal	Michael Ferguson MP	Deputy Premier Treasurer Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister for Planning
Liberal	Guy Barnett MP	Minister for Health Minister for Energy and Renewables Minister for Resources Minister for Veterans' Affairs Attorney-General
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

Notes and References

Web site: Jeremy Rockliff becomes Tasmania’s 47th premier after being elected as state Liberal leader. The Guardian. 8 April 2022.
Web site: 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..
Web site: A new Liberal Cabinet is revealed. Tasmania Talks. 11 April 2022.
Web site: Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry. Premier of Tasmania. 11 April 2022.
Web site: Fresh faces in Tasmanian cabinet a chance to reset but a difficult sell for stability. ABC News. 12 April 2022. 13 April 2022.
https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102636798
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