Tasmanian Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has announced a new Cabinet lineup, with some portfolio changes unveiled and a new Minister welcomed on board.
“I am pleased to announce that Nick Duigan will be appointed as the new member of Cabinet,” said Premier Rockliff.
“Nick is a well-respected Member of Parliament and has been a strong performer for the people of the Windermere electorate and has excelled as a Parliamentary Secretary.”
Mr Duigan will take on the portfolios of Minister for Energy and Renewables, Minister for Parks, Minister for Heritage, and Minister for Small Business.
“Nick has experience as a small business owner and will be looking to continue supporting the heartbeat of our economy which employs so many Tasmanians,” said Mr Rockliff.
“Many Tasmanians will know Nick for his passion for the outdoors, having lightened up our screens and shone a light on our waterways for years. I am confident this passion will translate into a strong stewardship of our parks and heritage assets Tasmanians hold so dear.
“Nick has long recognised the importance of renewable energy for Tasmania. With Bell Bay in his electorate, he will be at the forefront of renewable energy opportunities in Tasmania.”
The Premier said Tasmania was entering a new renewable age.
“I will be working closely with Nick to ensure that Tasmania has the energy it needs to grow and continues to have among the lowest power prices in the nation,” he said.
In other changes announced, Madeleine Ogilvie will take on Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation, Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs and Minister for the Arts. She will retain the Science and Technology and Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries portfolios.
Guy Barnett will be appointed as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. He will also retain his portfolios as Minister for Health, and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs.
Jo Palmer will return as the Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence, in addition to her portfolios as Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Minister for Community Services and Development and Minister for Disability Services.
Felix Ellis will become Leader of the House in the House of Assembly and Jane Howlett will now be the Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council.
Dean Young will become the Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Industry.
“This new Ministry reflects a strong and capable team that will deliver for all Tasmanians.”
“Our Government is committed to continuing to deliver on our long-term plan and deliver what matters most to all Tasmanians,” the Premier said.
The Ministry will be sworn in at Government House tomorrow (3 October).
| Jeremy Rockliff MP Liberal for Braddon | Premier Minister for State Development, Trade and the Antarctic Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing |
| Michael Ferguson MP Liberal for Bass | Deputy Premier Treasurer Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Minister for Planning |
| Guy Barnett MP Liberal for Lyons | Attorney General Minister for Justice Minister for Health Minister for Veterans’ Affairs |
| Nick Duigan MLC Liberal for Windermere | Minister for Energy and Renewables Minister for Parks Minister for Heritage Minister for Small Business |
| Felix Ellis MP Liberal for Braddon | Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth Minister for Resources Minister for Racing Leader of the House |
| Roger Jaensch MP Liberal for Braddon | Minister for Education, Children and Youth Minister for Environment and Climate Change Minister for Aboriginal Affairs |
| Madeleine Ogilvie MP Liberal for Clark | Minister for Corrections and Rehabilitation Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Minister for Science and Technology Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries Minister for the Arts |
| Jo Palmer MLC Liberal for Rosevears | Minister for Primary Industries and Water Minister for Community Services and Development Minister for Disability Services Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence |
| Nic Street MP Liberal for Franklin | Minister for Housing and Construction Minister for Local Government Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Stadia and Events |
| Simon Wood MP Liberal for Bass | Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier |
| Dean Young MP Liberal for Franklin | Government Whip Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Industry |
| Leonie Hiscutt MLC Liberal for Montgomery | Leader for the Government in the Legislative Council |
| Jane Howlett MLC Liberal for Prosser | Deputy Leader for the Government in the Legislative Council |
| Mark Shelton MP Liberal for Lyons | Speaker of the House of Assembly |
