Jeremy Rockliff becomes Tasmania’s 47th premier after being elected as state Liberal leader

Former deputy premier, who replaces Peter Gutwein, vows to ‘lead a government with heart’

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Tasmania’s former deputy premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has become the island state’s 47th premier after being elected unopposed as leader of the Liberal party.

Rockliff replaces Peter Gutwein, who on Monday announced his resignation after 20 years in politics and two years in the top job.

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