The Examiner’s photographer Scott Gelston was on hand at Parliament House to capture the scenes as they unfolded.

​Another highlight was capturing the excitement of 11-year-old Bailey Landeg who is performing as Freddy in School of Rock in Melbourne.

The passing of respected former Attorney General Vanessa Goodwin was also captured by Gelston, who photographed Premier Will Hodgman as he made the announcement.

To close the year, Gelston got into the festive spirit and photographed the animals at Tasmania Zoo when their animals got some festive treats.