Jeremy Rockliff
Jeremy Rockliff | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| 47th Premier of Tasmania | |
| Assumed office 8 April 2022 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor | Barbara Baker |
| Deputy | Michael Ferguson Guy Barnett |
| Preceded by | Peter Gutwein |
| Deputy Premier of Tasmania | |
| In office 31 March 2014 – 8 April 2022 | |
| Premier | Will Hodgman Peter Gutwein |
| Preceded by | Bryan Green |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ferguson |
| Deputy Leader of the Tasmanian Liberal Party | |
| In office 30 March 2006 – 8 April 2022 | |
| Leader | Will Hodgman Peter Gutwein |
| Preceded by | Will Hodgman |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ferguson |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for Braddon | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2002 | |
| Minister for Tourism | |
| Assumed office 11 April 2024 | |
| Minister for Trade and Major Investment | |
| Assumed office 11 April 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeremy Page Rockliff 5 February 1970 Devonport, Tasmania, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Sandra Knowles |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Sassafras, Tasmania |
| Alma mater | Launceston Church Grammar School Lincoln University |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, company director |
| Portfolio | Education and Training Primary Industries and Water |
| Website | www |
| Nickname(s) | Rocko J-Rock |
Jeremy Page Rockliff MP (born 5 February 1970) is an Australian politician currently serving as the 47th premier of Tasmania. Rockliff's premiership began in 2022 following the resignation of Peter Gutwein. He previously served as deputy premier from 2014 to 2022.
Rockliff was raised in Sassafras, Tasmania, and was a farmer before entering politics. He was first elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly at the 2002 state election, representing the division of Braddon. He was elected deputy leader of the Liberal Party in 2006 and served as deputy premier from 2014 to 2022 in the governments of Will Hodgman and Peter Gutwein. Rockliff replaced Gutwein as premier in 2022. His party lost its parliamentary majority in 2023. He subsequently called an early election in 2024 and remained as premier in minority government after securing confidence and supply from minor parties and independents.
On 5 June 2025, the parliament passed a no-confidence motion against him. Rockliff therefore advised governor Barbara Baker to dissolve the House of Assembly, paving the way for an early election to be held on 19 July 2025.