1/52Premier Peter Gutwein wairts for Speaker Sue Hickey to arrive at Question Time in State Parliament. Picture: Zak Simmonds
LOOKING BACK: The rise of Peter Gutwein
Premier Peter Gutwein resigned from politics today after a lengthy career in public office. The Mercury takes a look back the moments that made the Premier.
2/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein for end of year interview. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
3/52Treasurer Peter Gutwein and Premier Will Hodgman make an announcement regarding poker machine and gambling licenses in Tasmania.
4/52Premier Peter Gutwein walks around during the budget lockup. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
5/52Premier Peter Gutwein plays basketball at the Derwent Entertainment Centre as it was announced that the Jack Jumpers will be the name of Tasmania's NBL team. Picture: Zak Simmonds
6/52Premier Peter Gutwein at the DEC to announce the commencement of building works. Premier Peter Gutwein is watched by GCC Mayor Kristie Johnston, JackJumpers CEO Simon Brookhouse and Jane Howlett, Minister for Sport and Recreation. Picture: Richard Jupe
7/52Premier Peter Gutwein with Santa to talk about having a COVID safe Christmas. Picture: Zak Simmonds
8/52State Budget Estimates committee in Hobart picture of Treasurer Peter Gutwein
9/52Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (centre), with Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman (left) and Tasmanian Minister for Planning Peter Gutwein (right) discuss the announcement of Hobart as the next City Deal at Macquarie Point in Hobart, Tasmania, Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Hobart will be the next location for the federal government's City Deal, which could see a new science and technology centre built in the Tasmanian capital. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING
10/52Premier Peter Gutwein introduces the candidates. Liberal party candidates announcement at Campbell Town. Picture: Rob Burnett
11/52Premier Peter Gutwein kicking a football with Errol Stewart at UTAS Stadium in Launceston. AFL taskforce announcement. Picture: PATRICK GEE
12/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein at vaccination centre in Bridgewater speaking with bothwell couple Judith and Richard Bowden and later getting his jab from nurse, Leah.
13/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and Labor Leader Rebecca White during the Leaders Forum at the Town Hall, Hobart. Picture: Chris Kidd
14/52Treasurer Peter Gutwein (standing) with Chris Jones Editor The Mercury while Premier Will Hodgman speaks with The Mercury political team. Tasmanian State Budget 2019. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES
15/52Premier Peter Gutwein and Lark Distilling Co.founder and brand ambassador Bill Lark with the new column still used for making hand sanitiser at Cambridge. Picture Chris Kidd
16/52New Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein with his wife Amanda Gutwein and children Finn, 13 and Millie, 15. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
17/52Premier Peter Gutwein during question time in State Parliament. Picture: Zak Simmonds
18/52Budget Breakfast with Treasurer Peter Gutwein. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
19/52Premier Peter Gutwein, Mark Winterbottom driver, Minister Sarah Courtney. Supercars event at Symmons Plains. Picture: Angryman Photography
20/52New Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein with his wife Amanda Gutwein and children Finn, 13 and Millie, 15. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
21/52Premier Peter Gutwein. First day of parliament for 2020. Picture: RICHARD JUPE
22/52Premier Peter Gutwein speaks to members of Tasmania Police at the Hobart Cup. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
23/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and East Coast Tasmania Tourism CEO Rhonda Taylor at Coles Bay. Picture: Chris Kidd
24/52Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein talks to the media in Franklin Square in Hobart on Monday June 10, 2019.
25/52Launceston Mayor Albert Van Zetten, Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and Governor Kate Warner take part in a Emu dance with traditional Aboriginal dancers at the Takana Waranta Cultural Day in Launceston. Picture: Chris Crerar
26/52Premier Peter Gutwein speaks about the southern rock lobster industry at Victoria Dock in Hobart. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
27/52Minister for the Environment, Parks and Heritage Peter Gutwein. Tasmania's state Government has announced $20 million in funding will go towards developing the proposed Philosopher's Tale multi-day walking trail on the West Coast between Queenstown and Tullah. Picture: PATRICK GEE
28/52Tasmanian Premier, Peter Gutwein with wife Amanda cheering on their son Finn (No.1) playing for North Launceston at Launceston's NTCA Ground
29/52Robert Pennicott, Senator Eric Abetz,Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein visits Pennicott Wilderness Journeys at Hobart. Picture Chris Kidd
30/52Premier Peter Gutwein at the daily government update on COVID-19. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN
31/52Premier Peter Gutwein at the Wooden Boat Centre in Franklin. Photograph shows Peter Gutwein with The Wooden Boat Centre's Michael Johnson. Picture Eddie Safarik
32/52HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 30 2021: Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein at a press conference with other ministers and candidates, at Princes Wharf No. 1 the day before the 2021 Tasmanian State Election on Saturday 1st May. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Richard Jupe
33/52Premier Peter Gutwein arrives inside the tally room alongside wife Amanda as he celebrates the Liberal party's win during the Tasmania state election 2021. Picture: Zak simmonds
34/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein during Question Time in State Parliament. Picture Chris Kidd
35/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein and Acting Director of Public Health Dr Mark Veitch during a press conference at Hobart. Picture Chris Kidd
36/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein alongside Huon Valley Mayor, Bec Enders. at the Taste of Huon. Picture: Zak Simmonds
37/52NBL owner and executive chairman Larry Kestelman and Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein today announced that the leagues 10th team would be based in Tasmania. Picture: Zak Simmonds
38/52Treasurer Peter Gutwein during question time in state Parliament. Picture: Zak Simmonds
39/52New Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein speaks to the media while Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff looks on during a press conference in Hobart, Monday, January 20, 2020. Mr Gutwein was unanimously endorsed as the 46th premier on Monday, after the only other person running, senior minister Michael Ferguson, stepped away from the race hours before a vote. (AAP Image/Eddie Safarik) NO ARCHIVING
40/52New Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein alongside Tasmanian Governor General Kate Warner as he is sworn in as the new Premier at Government House. Picture: Zak Simmonds
41/52Premier Peter Gutwein arrives inside the tally room alongside wife Amanda and children Finn and Millie as he celebrates the Liberal party's win during the Tasmania state election 2021. Picture: Zak simmonds
42/52Premier Peter Gutwein and CEO of Hobart Airport Norris Carter, are excited to welcome tourists from New Zealand over the school holidays. Picture: Richard Jupe
43/52Tasmanian Government Covid update at Hobart, Premier Peter Gutwein. Picture: Chris Kidd.
44/52Premier Peter Gutwein with former Hawthorn Football Club coach Alastair Clarkson. Clarkson is set to help Tasmania gain an AFL team. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
45/52TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos: DECEMBER 17 2021 : Premier Peter Gutwein with tributes outside the Hillcrest Primary school Picture: NCA Newswire / Grant Viney
46/52HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 30 2021: Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein rides an electric scooter to a press conference regarding a trial of e-scooters in Hobart, at Princes Wharf No. 1, the day before the 2021 Tasmanian State Election on Saturday 1st May. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Richard Jupe
47/52TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos: DECEMBER 17 2021 : Premier Peter Gutwein lays flowers at Hillcrest Primary school. Picture: NCA Newswire / Grant Viney
48/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein at Blundstone Arena in relation to Hobart securing an Ashes Test. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones
49/52Peter Gutwein's pooch Mac #dogsinpoliticsday
50/52Peter Gutwein MP at Kings Meadows. Picture Chris Kidd
51/52Leaders debate between Premier Peter Gutwein and Labor leader Rebecca White from Wrest Point. Picture: Zak Simmonds
52/52Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein with wife Amanda voting at East Launceston Primary School in Launceston. Tasmanian state election 2021. Picture: Rob Burnett
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