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.
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. The remaining ministerial positions were announced on 11 April, with Jo Palmer elevated to the cabinet. 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).
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.
Party Minister Portfolio Term start Term end Term in office Image Liberal Jeremy Rockliff MP Premier Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing11 April 2024 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
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