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Premier of Tasmania
Flag of Tasmania.svg
Tasmania Coat of Arms.svg
Jeremy-Rockliff.jpg
Incumbent
Jeremy Rockliff
since 8 April 2022
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Style
Member of
  • Parliament
  • National Cabinet
  • Cabinet
  • Executive Council
Reports to Parliament
Seat Executive Building
15 Murray Street, Hobart
Appointer Governor of Tasmania
by convention, based on appointee's ability to command confidence in the House of Assembly
Term length At the governor's pleasure
contingent on the premier's ability to command confidence in the lower house of Parliament
Constituting instrument None (constitutional convention)
Formation 1 November 1856
First holder William Champ
Deputy Deputy Premier of Tasmania
Salary A$301,397
Website www.premier.tas.gov.au

The Premier of Tasmania is the leader of the government in the Australian state of Tasmania. Think of them as the chief executive, like a principal running a school, but for the whole state! They are in charge of making big decisions and leading the state's team.

The Premier is usually the leader of the political party or group that has the most support in the House of Assembly. This is the main part of Tasmania's parliament where laws are made. The Governor of Tasmania, who represents the King, officially asks this person to become Premier.

Since April 8, 2022, the Premier of Tasmania has been Jeremy Rockliff. He is the leader of the Liberal Party. His party currently holds 14 out of 35 seats in the House of Assembly.

What Does a Premier Do?

The Premier has many important jobs. They lead the state government and its team of ministers. These ministers are in charge of different areas like health, education, and transport. The Premier makes sure these areas run smoothly.

The Premier also works closely with the Governor. They advise the Governor on important state matters. This includes things like appointing judges or calling elections. The Premier's office is in the Executive Building in Hobart.

A Look Back at Tasmania's Premiers

The role of Premier in Tasmania began a long time ago, on November 1, 1856. The very first Premier was William Champ. In the early days, there weren't formal political parties like we have today. Leaders were often called "Independent."

For many years, some Premiers were chosen from the Legislative Council. This is another part of Tasmania's parliament. But by the late 1800s, it became the usual practice for the Premier to come from the House of Assembly. This is the part of parliament where people are directly elected by the public. The last Premier from the Legislative Council was Philip Fysh, who served from 1887 to 1892.

Over the years, many different people have held the job of Premier. Each one has helped shape Tasmania. They have made decisions that affected schools, hospitals, roads, and how people live. The Premier's job is always about serving the people of Tasmania.

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    William Champ (1856-1857)

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    Thomas Gregson (1857)

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    William Weston (1857, 1860-1861)

  • Sir Francis Smith

    Francis Smith (1857-1860)

  • Thomas Chapman

    Thomas Chapman (1861-1863)

  • James Whyte

    James Whyte (1863-1866)

  • Sir Richard Dry

    Sir Richard Dry (1866-1869)

  • James Milne Wilson

    James Milne Wilson (1869-1872)

  • Frederick Innes

    Frederick Innes (1872-1873)

  • Alfred Kennerley

    Alfred Kennerley (1873-1876)

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    Thomas Reibey (1876-1877)

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    Philip Fysh (1877-1878, 1887-1892)

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    William Giblin (1878, 1879-1884)

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    William Crowther (1878-1879)

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    Adye Douglas (1884-1886)

  • James Agnew

    James Agnew (1886-1887)

  • Henry Dobson (1898)

    Henry Dobson (1892-1894)

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    Sir Edward Braddon (1894-1899)

  • N.E. Lewis (1898)

    Sir Elliott Lewis (1899-1903, 1909, 1909-1912)

  • William Propsting

    William Propsting (1903-1904)

  • Sir John William Evans

    John Evans (1904-1909)

  • John Earle (Australian politician)

    John Earle (1909, 1914-1916)

  • Albert Edgar Solomon

    Albert Solomon (1912-1914)

  • Sir Walter Lee

    Sir Walter Lee (1916-1922, 1923, 1934)

  • John Blyth Hayes

    John Hayes (1922-1923)

  • Joseph Lyons

    Joseph Lyons (1923-1928)

  • Sir John McPhee

    John McPhee (1928-1934)

  • Albert Ogilvie

    Albert Ogilvie (1934-1939)

  • Edmund Dwyer Gray TasGovPhoto

    Edmund Dwyer-Gray (1939)

  • Cosgrove Sir Robert HA 355

    Robert Cosgrove (1939-1947, 1948-1958)

  • Edward Brooker

    Edward Brooker (1947-1948)

  • Eric Reece

    Eric Reece (1958-1969, 1972-1975)

  • Angus Bethune

    Angus Bethune (1969-1972)

  • Bill Neilson 1961 (cropped)

    Bill Neilson (1975-1977)

  • Doug Lowe premier

    Doug Lowe (1977-1981)

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    David Bartlett (2008-2011)

  • Lara Giddings

    Lara Giddings (2011-2014)

  • Will Hodgman apples cropped

    Will Hodgman (2014-2020)

  • Peter Gutwein

    Peter Gutwein (2020-2022)

  • Jeremy-Rockliff

    Jeremy Rockliff (2022–present)

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