The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Tasmania 'one of the highest per-capita states' with COVID-19, but deaths staying low

With the total number of COVID-19 infections tipping over 100,000, you would have had to be living under a rock to not notice the recent wave of illness breaking out across Tasmania. But, experts say there is good reason not to panic.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Jeremy Rockliff confirmed as next Tasmanian premier, replacing Peter Gutwein

Jeremy Rockliff will be declared the next premier of Tasmania by week's end, while a battle will play out for the role of deputy, the ABC understands.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Tas Liberal grants lack fairness: report

An Integrity Commission Tasmania report has found $21 million in pre-election grants announced by the state Liberal Party were distributed without fairness.

AAP · Apr 6, 2022

Peter Gutwein has resigned, so here's what happens next in choosing a new premier

Premier Peter Gutwein yesterday announced his resignation, sending shockwaves through the political landscape and sparking speculation over his successor. Here's what we know about what happens next.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Peter Gutwein has resigned as Tasmania's Premier — here's who could take over

The list isn't long and two potential candidates have just emerged from a scandal involving them groaning in parliament during a question about sexual abuse. So, who could replace Peter Gutwein?

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

Deputy keen to be Tas premier: reports

Tasmanian Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reportedly keen to take on the island state's top job following the shock resignation of Peter Gutwein.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Eric Abetz’s $2,000 expense to attend Tony Abbott farewell dinner justified by former PM’s ‘pro-Tasmania policies’

Expenses watchdog says Liberal MP’s interstate travel bill qualified as parliamentary business

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2022

‘Nothing left in the tank’: resigning Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein deserves credit on COVID and economics

Liberal premier Peter Gutwein’s resignation, less than a year into his second term, is a seismic shift in Tasmanian politics.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2022

Tasmania's Premier Gutwein quits politics

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is resigning from politics less than a year after winning the state election.

AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Peter Gutwein quits politics leaving Tasmanian Liberals to pick new Premier

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein announces he no longer is able to "give 110 per cent" and is resigning from politics, adamant he "leaves the state in a good place".

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022