Tasmanian Government

Tasmanian Government
Government of the State of Tasmania
Logo of the executive government specifically, while the coat of arms of Tasmania represents the state as a whole.
Overview
Established
State Tasmania
Country Australia
LeaderPremier of Tasmania (Jeremy Rockliff)
Appointed byGovernor of Tasmania (Barbara Baker) on behalf of the King (Charles III)
Main organ
Ministries 8 Government Departments
Responsible toParliament of Tasmania
Annual budget$8.7 billion (2023-2024)[1]
HeadquartersExecutive Building
15 Murray Street, Hobart
Websitetas.gov.au

The Tasmanian Government or the Government of Tasmania is the executive branch of the Australian state of Tasmania. The leader of the party or coalition with the confidence of the House of Assembly, the lower house of the Parliament of Tasmania, is invited by the governor of Tasmania to form the executive. The governor appoints the premier of Tasmania.

Since 8 April 2022, the premier of Tasmania has been Jeremy Rockliff, leader of the Liberal Party. The current ministry of Tasmania is the Second Rockliff ministry.

  1. ^ Tasmanian Government (May 2023). "The Budget: Budget Paper no. 1" (PDF).