‘We will deliver’, pledges Gutwein as new cabinet sworn in
“In terms of my ministers, we are ready to get on and serve Tasmanians and ensure that we can secure Tasmania’s future,” Premier Gutwein said as Tassie’s new cabinet was sworn in. SEE THE PHOTOS >>
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UPDATE, Wednesday, May 19:
THE success of the new Liberal government will be measured by how well it delivers its promises, Premier Peter Gutwein says.
Mr Gutwein was sworn in as Premier this morning at Government House after his party won a majority of seats in the House of Assembly at the May 1 election.
The Liberals’ cabinet ministers also took their oaths of office in a ceremony with Governor Kate Warner.
Mr Gutwein said the government had been elected to deliver — and that’s what he intended to do.
“Obviously, success for a government is to deliver what you said that you would do,” he said.
“That’s exactly what I want to see occur but importantly as I’ve said I want to lead a government a conviction, compassion, and one of opportunity.
“I want to see Tasmanians regardless of who they are, where they live, their circumstance or background, to have the opportunity to grasp those jobs, that opportunity that exists in our strong growing economy at the moment.”
The swearing-in ceremony was followed by a brief meeting of the Executive Council. The new cabinet will meet for the first time this afternoon.
Mr Gutwein said was keen to get on with the job.
“In terms of my ministers, we are ready to get on and serve Tasmanians and ensure that we can secure Tasmania’s future.
“We outlined a very sensible, very robust set of policies at the election that are designed to ensure that we can improve health outcomes, invest in housing, but also ensure that our economy remains strong so that we can generate the revenues that we need to invest more into health and education and other essential services and I look forward today getting on with that job.”
Premier reveals the latest Tasmanian Cabinet
Tuesday, May 18:
PREMIER Peter Gutwein has unveiled his cabinet for the next term of government after securing majority government at the May 1 election.
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff will swap the education portfolio for health, Sarah Courtney will move to education and Jacquie Petrusma returns to cabinet as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management.
Mark Shelton will be the Liberals’ nomination for speaker.
Among the changes, the Human Services portfolio has been rolled into Community Services and Development, which will include older Tasmanians, volunteers, neighbourhood houses, LGBTI.
Housing will be shifted to Michael Ferguson under the ministry of State Development, Construction; and housing and children will form part of Sarah Courtney’s responsibilities as the Minister for Children and Youth.
“The new ministry will be sworn in tomorrow, officially beginning our historic third term in government,” Mr Gutwein said.
“My cabinet will meet for the first time tomorrow to get straight down to business. As a priority our focus will be to formalise the delivery of the first 100 day plan.”
And Mr Gutwein highlighted the appointment of Ms Petrusma — a domestic violence survivor — as Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence.
Newcomer Madeleine Ogilvie will serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier.
Parliament will resume in the week of June 21.
THE CABINET
Premier Peter Gutwein:
Premier
Treasurer
Tourism
Climate Change
Jeremy Rockliff:
Deputy Premier
Health
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Community Services and Development
Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries
Sarah Courtney:
Education
Skills, Training and Workforce Growth
Disability Services
Children and Youth
Hospitality and Events
Michael Ferguson:
State Development, Construction and Housing
Finance
Science and Technology
Infrastructure and Transport
Leader of the House
Elise Archer:
Attorney-General
Justice
Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs
Corrections
Arts
Guy Barnett:
Trade
Industry and Water
Energy and Emissions Reductions
Resources
Veterans’ Affairs
Roger Jaensch:
State Growth
Environment
Local Government and Planning
Aboriginal Affairs
Heritage
Jane Howlett:
Small Business
Women
Sport and Recreation
Racing
Jacquie Petrusma:
Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Prevention and Family Violence
Parks
Mark Shelton:
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Nic Street:
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly
Madeleine Ogilvie:
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
John Tucker:
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Leonie Hiscutt:
Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
Jo Palmer:
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council
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