Barton Deakin Brief: Tasmanian Ministry 20 March 2018 Tasmanian Premier the Hon. Will Hodgman MP today unveiled his new Ministry, following the declaration of the final results on Monday the 19 March 2018. The new ministry will be sworn in tomorrow, 21 March 2018. This Barton Deakin Brief provides an overview of the changes to the ministerial arrangements and includes an updated ministry list. Overview Cabinet will have nine members, an increase of one. The Hon. Michael Ferguson MP adds Police to his existing portfolios of Health, Information Technology, and Innovation. Mr Ferguson takes over the Police Minister role from Rene Hidding MP who will be nominated by the Government as Speaker. The Ministry includes the new portfolios of Trade, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries, and Science and Technology. The Parks portfolio has been separated from the Environment portfolio and placed with Mr Hodgman. Roger Jaensch MP has been appointed Minister for Human Services. Sarah Courtney MP has been appointed Primary Industries and Water Minister and the Hon. Elise Archer MP will be the Attorney-General in addition to her previous ministerial responsibilities. Further Information For more information please contact John Griffin on +61 419 901 159 or Robert Bower on +61 430 036 667. Barton Deakin Pty. Ltd. 21 O’Shanassy Street North Melbourne VIC 3051. T: +61 3 9034 3034 www.bartondeakin.com.au ACN 140 067 287. An WPP Company. Tasmanian Government Ministry as of 21 March 2018 Title Minister Premier of Tasmania The Hon. Will Hodgman MP Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Minister for Parks Minister for Heritage Minister for Trade Deputy Premier of Tasmania Minister for Education and Training Minister for Infrastructure The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP Minister for Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries Treasurer Minister for State Growth The Hon. Peter Gutwein Minister for Local Government Minister for Health Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management The Hon. Michael Fergusson MP Minister for Science and Technology Attorney-General Minister for Justice Minister for Corrections The Hon. Elise Archer MP Minister for the Environment Minister for Arts Minister for Disability Services and Community Development Minister for Aboriginal Affairs The Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP Minister for Women Minister for Sport and Recreation Minister for Resources Minister for Energy The Hon. Guy Barnett MP Minister for Building and Construction Minister for Veterans Affairs Minister for Primary Industries and Water The Hon. Sarah Courtney MP Minister for Racing Minister for Human Services Minister for Housing The Hon. Roger Jaensch MP Minister for Planning Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development The Hon Mark Shelton MP Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business The Hon. Sue Hicks MP Parliamentary Secretary for Urban Development 2 .