Second Rockliff ministry

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Second Rockliff Ministry
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Cabinet of Tasmania
Jeremy Rockliff
Date formed11 April 2024
People and organisations
Governor Barbara Baker
Member party Liberal
Status in legislatureMinority Government
Opposition party Tasmanian Labor Party
Opposition leader Dean Winter
History
Outgoing election 2024 Tasmanian state election
Legislature term(s)2024-2028
Predecessor First Rockliff Ministry

The Second Rockliff Ministry is the second and current cabinet of Premier Jeremy Rockliff that will be formed following the final counting of the 2024 Tasmanian state election. The Rockliff Government will be in minority, and is currently in negotiations with the Jacqui Lambie Network and Independents to form government, [1] however, he has ruled out providing members of these parties cabinet positions. [2]

The expected composition of the Government will be the Liberals, Lambie and Independent David O'Byrne.

Cabinet Members

The Second Rockliff ministry was sworn in on 11 April 2024. The table of ministers can be found below.

PartyMinisterPortfolioMinister Since
Liberal Jeremy Rockliff Premier
Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister for Trade and Major Investment
11 April 2024
Liberal Michael Ferguson Deputy Premier
Treasurer
Minister for Infrastructure
11 April 2024
Liberal Guy Barnett Attorney-General
Minister for Justice
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
11 April 2024
Liberal Felix Ellis Minister for Housing and Planning
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Minister for Skills and Training
11 April 2024
Liberal Eric Abetz Minister for Business, Industry and Resources
Minister for Transport
Leader of the House
11 April 2024
Liberal Nick Duigan Minister for Energy and Renewables
Minister for Parks and Environment
11 April 2024
Liberal Jo Palmer Minister for Education
Minister for Disability Services
Deputy Leader for the Government in the Legislative Council
11 April 2024
Liberal Roger Jaensch Minister for Children and Youth
Minister for Community Services
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
11 April 2024
Liberal Jane Howlett Minister for Primary Industries and Water
Minister for Racing
11 April 2024
Liberal Madeleine Ogilvie Minister for Small Business and Consumer Affairs
Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation
Minister for Arts
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence
11 April 2024
Liberal Nic Street Minister for Finance
Minister for Local Government
Minister for Sport and Events
11 April 2024
Liberal Jacquie Petrusma Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier11 April 2024
Liberal Simon Wood Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Government Whip
11 April 2024
Liberal Simon Behrakis Parliamentary Secretary for Housing and Planning11 April 2024
Liberal Leonie Hiscutt Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council11 April 2024

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