The Tasmanian Government has announced the new Cabinet in the lead up to the State’s Budget, causing concern in both industry and public sector unions.

 

The unexpected resignation of Giddings’ predecessor, David Bartlett, from parliament and electoral losses are believed to be the catalyst behind the reshuffling of Premier Lara Giddings’ administration.  

 

The new cabinet, announced by the Premier, is as follows

 

Lara Giddings         

  • Premier
  • Treasurer
  • Arts

Bryan Green 

  • Deputy Premier
  • Primary Industries and Water
  • Energy and Resources
  • Planning
  • Local Government
  • Racing 

David O’Byrne

  • Infrastructure
  • Economic Development
  • Innovation, Science and Technology
  • Police and Emergency Management
  • Workplace Relations

Michelle O’Byrne  

  • Health
  • Children
  • Sport and Recreation 

Brian Wightman 

  • Attorney-General
  • Justice
  • Environment, Parks and Heritage 

Scott Bacon 

  • Tourism
  • Hospitality
  • Veterans’ Affairs

Nick McKim 

  • Education and Skills
  • Corrections and Consumer Protection
  • Sustainable Transport 

Cassy O’Connor

  • Human Services
  • Community Development
  • Climate Change
  • Aboriginal Affairs 

Doug Parkinson

  • Leader of Government Business in the Legislative Council

Parliamentary Secretaries

Rebecca White – Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier (Small Business and Cost of Living)

Brenton Best – Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier (North West Economy)

Paul O’Halloran – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Skills