First Rockliff ministry

Not to be confused with 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 Rockliff ministry
Cabinet of Tasmania
Incumbent
Date formed	8 April 2022
Date dissolved	11 April 2024
People and organisations
Monarch	Queen Elizabeth II
Governor	Barbara Baker
Premier	Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier	Michael Ferguson
Member party	Liberal
Status in legislature	Minority
Opposition party	Labor
Opposition leader	Rebecca White
History
Outgoing election	2021 state election
Predecessor	Second Gutwein ministry
Successor	Second Rockliff ministry

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][3] The remaining ministerial positions were announced on 11 April, with Jo Palmer elevated to the cabinet.^[4][5][6] The swearing in by the Governor occurred the following day on 12 April.^[7] 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).^[8]

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.^[9]

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 Wellbeing	8 April 2022 (2022-04-08)	incumbent	2 years, 219 days
	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	12 April 2022 (2022-04-12)		2 years, 215 days
	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

References

1. "Jeremy Rockliff becomes Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected as state Liberal leader". The Guardian. 8 April 2022.
2. "Government Notice (184)" (PDF). Tasmanian Government Gazette. 11 April 2022. p. 2022:339. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
3. "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.
4. "A new Liberal Cabinet is revealed". Tasmania Talks. 11 April 2022.
5. "Tasmanian Liberal Government Ministry". Premier of Tasmania. 11 April 2022.
6. "Fresh faces in Tasmanian cabinet a chance to reset but a difficult sell for stability". ABC News. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
7. "Government Notice (185)" (PDF). Tasmanian Government Gazette. 12 April 2022. p. 2022:342. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
8. "Tasmanian government announces cabinet reshuffle, creation of new Stadia and Events portfolio - ABC News".
9. "Did the Tasmanian government implode over the weekend? Here's your guide to what happened". ABC News. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.

Parliament of Tasmania
Preceded by Second Gutwein Ministry	Cabinet of Tasmania 2022–present	Incumbent