Social media reacts to Will Hodgman resignation announcement

Social media has been lit up with reactions following Premier Will Hodgman’s announcement he will step down from the role he has held since 2014.

SOCIAL media has lit up with reactions following Premier Will Hodgman’s announcement he will step down from the role.

Mr Hodgman, who has been in the role since 2014, made the announcement this afternoon.

Commentators have taken to Twitter with their thoughts on the state’s 45th premier.

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Former Tasmanian Attorney-General Brian Wightman said: “My very best wishes to

@WillHodgman, Nicky, and the family for the next chapter.”

Some paid tribute to his service while others were not so complimentary.

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Hobart barrister Greg Barns wrote:

“The laziest premier in Australia resigns. Lamentable record of zero reform and widening inequality.”

Former Tasmanian Labor MP Paula Wriedt wrote: “It took the resignation of Premier @WillHodgman to finally get me on Twitter. Having shared the House of Assembly chamber with Will for many years I’m sorry to see him leave State politics, but totally appreciate the toll that it takes on family life. Best wishes Will #politas”.

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Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman arrives at his press conference where he announced that he will resign as Premier. Picture: ZAK SIMMONDS

It took the resignation of Premier @WillHodgman to finally get me on Twitter. Having shared the House of Assembly chamber with Will for many years I'm sorry to see him leave State politics, but totally appreciate the toll that it takes on family life. Best wishes Will #politas

— Paula Wriedt (@WriedtPaula) January 14, 2020

Will Hodgman will quit parliament #politas

— Kevin Bonham (@kevinbonham) January 14, 2020

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has announced he is stepping down from parliament, making the shock announcement during a snap press conference - saying it's time to make way for new leadership.https://t.co/AZvts67T0g

— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) January 14, 2020

Will Hodgman leaves the position of Tasmanian Premier and Leader of the State Parliamentary Liberal Party at the top of his game, and the Tasmanian Division of the Liberal Party is sorry to see him go. Read our tribute at https://t.co/EZ1dngPcWG #politas

— Tasmanian Liberals (@TasLiberal) January 14, 2020

My very best wishes to @WillHodgman, Nicky, and the family for the next chapter.#politas

— Brian Wightman (@BrianWightman76) January 14, 2020

#politas @WillHodgman legacy. Buying an election win with pokies money in 2018; presiding over widening inequality despite economic growth; pandering to the every whim of the tourism lobby; having zero reform spine. Oh and leaving Tasmania heading back to economic gloom.

— Greg Barns (@BarnsGreg) January 14, 2020

Bless. When asked what he'll do next, outgoing Tas Premier @WillHodgman said "I don't know. I have no job to go to... but I am looking forward to becoming financially independent." #politas @abchobart

— Carla Howarth (@CarlaHowarth) January 14, 2020

Well done @WillHodgman on your time as Premier. While there is, as you say, still work to be done, you have done a lot of great things for Tasmania #politas https://t.co/EaJOvrz1yE

— Corey Speers (@CoreySpeers) January 14, 2020

In shock watching Will Hodgman resign as Premier. Has talked about the huge toll the job has taken on his family @7tasnews pic.twitter.com/BdndeYFtE0

— Jo Palmer (@JoPalmerSCTV) January 14, 2020

Tasmania is a far, far better place for your leadership @WillHodgman.
Legacies live long. Go well #politas

— Brian Carlton (@Spoonyman) January 14, 2020

Will Hodgman is one of the most decent people in politics I've met and worked with. As decent as the day is long. All the best for the future, Will. #auspol #politas https://t.co/4KGqugwzYT

— Terry Barnes (@TerryBarnes5) January 14, 2020

Will Hodgman was premier of Tasmania for just on 5 years and 10 months. He was previously opposition leader for exactly eight years (2006-2014), one of the longest tenures anywhere in Australia. He entered parliament in 2002, aged 33. He retires aged 50. pic.twitter.com/mZhEBiD2kk

— Malcolm Farnsworth (@mfarnsworth) January 14, 2020