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Peter Gutwein
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Gutwein in 2020
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| 46th Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 20 January 2020 – 8 April 2022 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Kate Warner Barbara Baker |
| Deputy | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Preceded by | Will Hodgman |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Treasurer of Tasmania | |
| In office 31 March 2014 – 8 April 2022 |
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| Premier | Will Hodgman Himself |
| Preceded by | Lara Giddings |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ferguson |
| Leader of the Liberal Party of Tasmania | |
| In office 20 January 2020 – 8 April 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Will Hodgman |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Rockliff |
| Member of the Tasmanian Parliament for Bass |
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| In office 20 July 2002 – 8 April 2022 Serving with Ferguson, Courtney, Houston, O'Byrne
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| Succeeded by | Simon Wood |
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| Born | 21 December 1964 England, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Liberal (until 2023) |
| Alma mater | Deakin University |
| Occupation | Financial adviser hotelier |
Peter Carl Gutwein (born 21 December 1964) is a former Australian politician. He was the leader of Tasmania, called the Premier, from 2020 to 2022. He was also a member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for the area of Bass for 20 years. He belonged to the Liberal Party.
Early Life and Career
Peter Gutwein was born in England in 1964. He was the oldest of six children. His family moved to Australia in 1969. They were part of a program called "Ten Pound Poms." This program helped people from Britain move to Australia for a small fee.
The family settled in Launceston, Tasmania. Peter grew up in a village called Nunamara. He became an Australian citizen when he was 16 years old. He went to Myrtle Park Primary School and Queechy High School. Later, he studied at Deakin University in Melbourne.
Peter was a talented athlete. He played Australian rules football for the East Launceston Football Club. He also played for the Swan Districts Football Club in Western Australia. Before becoming a politician, Peter worked as a financial adviser. He helped people manage their money and worked in insurance.
Political Journey
Peter Gutwein started his political journey in 1995. He joined the Liberal Party. He helped manage a successful election campaign for a federal politician. For two years, he worked as an adviser for a government minister.
In 2002, Peter was elected to the Tasmanian parliament. He represented the area of Bass. He quickly became an important member of the opposition party. He was a shadow minister for finance and economic development.
When the Liberal Party won the election in 2014, Peter became the Treasurer of Tasmania. This meant he was in charge of the state's money. He also held other important jobs, like Minister for Planning and Local Government.
Leading Tasmania
In January 2020, the Premier of Tasmania, Will Hodgman, decided to step down. Peter Gutwein was chosen to be the new leader of the Liberal Party. He then became the 46th Premier of Tasmania.
During his time as Premier, Peter faced big challenges. He led Tasmania during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. He made decisions to keep people safe, like requiring travelers to quarantine.
In 2021, Peter called for an early state election. He led the Liberal Party to win a third straight majority. This was a historic achievement for the party.
On 4 April 2022, Peter Gutwein announced he would resign as Premier. His deputy, Jeremy Rockliff, took over the role. After leaving parliament, Peter chose not to renew his membership with the Liberal Party.
Personal Life
Peter Gutwein lives in the Tamar Valley with his wife and two children. He is very active and has a black belt in taekwondo. He even helps teach the martial art.
He also has two pet goats named Alan and Teddy. In 2024, Peter walked across Tasmania. He did this to raise money for Tasmania's migrant community. This showed his support after some unfair attacks.
