Premier Jeremy Rockliff shows off his tattoo tribute to his three daughters
After a few weeks of turmoil Premier Jeremy Rockliff decided to do something he’d never done before – permanently marking his heart on his sleeve. See the photos.
Tasmania
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff is wearing his heart on his sleeve.
He has revealed his love for his three daughters in a very public way by having their names tattooed on his right arm.
Mr Rockliff told the Sunday Tasmanian he was in no way following in the footsteps of his predecessor Peter Gutwein who had a big black panther tattooed on his arm.
“I’m inspired by a lot about Peter but not his tatts,” he said.
“I always wanted to get a tattoo at some point.
“I will most likely get more.”
Mr Rockliff got the tattoo interstate.
He was forced to cut short a planned holiday with his daughters in Queensland when former Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned.
The 53-year-old Premier was able to spend three days in Queensland with daughters Ruby, 18, Lucy, 16, Holly, 15 and posted a photo on social media with them at the Coolangatta Surf Club.
Mr Gutwein’s full-length panther came to light when he was photographed having a Covid vaccination.
“People know I’m a black belt in taekwondo,” he said at the time.
“It’s just a reminder of the hard work and discipline that I put in over a number of years to able to get that black belt.”
He says he’d had the tattoo for “too long to remember”.
Tasmania’s first female Premier Lara Giddings says she’s got no hidden tattoos and no plans to get one anytime soon.
“Having just got back from a family holiday in Fiji where many tourists had tattoos, I’m starting to think I’m now the rebel by not having one,” she said.
“I don’t feel the desire to leave a permanent mark on my body, but respect the fact others do.
“Often their marks have a personal connection which means something to them.”
Originally published as Premier Jeremy Rockliff shows off his tattoo tribute to his three daughters
Winter’s gamble on dethroning Premier backfires
Dean Winter’s gamble on toppling Jeremy Rockliff has backfired for the Labor Party, as the premier told the tally room he would ask the Governor to ‘recommission the government’.
Explainer: Likely winners and losers, FAQs and how we got here
As the votes are being counted, David Killick, the Mercury’s Political Editor, and Bridget Clarke explain the layout of Tasmania’s House of Assembly, the current state of play and how we got here.
‘Sends a message’: Stadium backers hit streets in election day march
Supporters of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium made their voices heard at both the ballot box and in the streets on Saturday, coming out in force to spruik the potential virtues of the project.
Voters favour Winter in hung parliament: YouGov poll
The final public poll of the Tasmanian election campaign released on Friday night points to another hung parliament, with unprecedented support for minor parties and independents.
AI plan to speed up Tassie approvals
Artificial intelligence would be used to streamline council planning process under a proposed plan from the Local Government Association of Tasmania. How AI is currently being used in councils.
Unions still asking if Premier supports privatisation
“When you change your position on an issue by 180 degrees, it’s reasonable for people to ask some questions”: Unions are still questioning the Premier’s privatisation stance, up to the day of voting polls opening.