Premier Peter Gutwein and his new cabinet were officially sworn in at the Ball Room of Government House in Hobart on Tuesday, following the early-called State Election on May 1.
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Mr Gutwein and his eight ministers were sworn in by Governor Kate Warner looking fresh-faced and ready to tackle some of Tasmania's hard-hitting issue.
He said his Cabinet was ready to "hit the ground running" for this Liberal government's third term.
"Tasmanians have voted for stability and certainty, at a time when our State needs it most, and this Cabinet is the team that will deliver the clear plan we laid out during the election," Mr Gutwein said.
"It provides the right mix of experience, passion and energy to secure Tasmania's future, and continue the gains we have made in recent years in all areas of the State.
"It will also consolidate important portfolio responsibilities under single Ministers to ensure they can be approached from a whole of system perspective, better delivering the essential services that Tasmanians expect."
Mr Gutwein announced yesterday that he would remain State Treasurer, and would work alongside the new Cabinet to deliver the Liberal election promises.
"Cabinet will officially meet for the first time later this afternoon, and we will get straight to work to deliver our plan, with an initial focus on our first 100 days.
"I want to thank Tasmanians for the faith they have shown in me and my team, and I want to say once again, we will not let you down. There is no doubt that our best days are ahead of us and we are strongly committed to the task at hand as we work hard to secure Tasmania's future."
The new Ministry includes Premier Peter Gutwein as treasurer and Minister for Tourism and Climate Change.
His Deputy Premier and long-time Braddon MHA Jeremy Rockliff, has taken on the embattled health Ministerial position and is also the Minister for mental health and wellbeing, community services and development and advanced manufacturing and defence Industries.
Fellow Braddon Bass MHA Roger Jaensch, who is the new state growth Minister, also has the environment, local government, heritage and Aboriginal affairs portfolios.
Bass MHA Sarah Courtney is now Minister for education, which is a change-up from her health portfolio, and disability services, children and youth and hospitality and events, and Bass MHA Michael Ferguson takes on the new state development, housing and construction portfolio, retaining finance and infrastructure.
Lyons MHA Guy Barnett keeps primary industries and water, resources and veterans affairs portfolios, in addition to the new trade, and energy emissions and reductions.