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Jeremy Rockliff will become Tasmania’s 47th Premier. His speech below #politas 👇

I am honoured and excited to be elected today by my parliamentary colleagues to lead the Liberal Party #politas

I am very pleased to have Michael Ferguson here with me today, to serve as Deputy Premier and Treasurer, and I thank him for his support and his encouragement, I value his experience #politas

It is my plan to lead a Government with integrity, that is courageous, accountable and delivers on its commitments, but above all, I will lead a Government with heart. #politas

Mental health and wellbeing is very important to me. It is something I have personally championed for many years, and knowing it leads to a happy and fulfilling life is something I want for all Tasmanians. #politas

The importance of health and mental health is so important to me that I can confirm as Premier, I will retain these portfolios to deliver the health system Tasmanians deserve. #politas

My vision for Tasmania is simple. It is to be a place where everyone feels valued, included, encouraged and supported to be the best they can be. #politas

I love Tasmania, I Iove our people. I was born and bred here, I’ve farmed the land here, Tasmania is in my blood. #politas

I firmly believe that through bold ambitions and the responsible Budget management which has been a hallmark of this Government since we were elected in 2014, we can lead with both our hearts and minds, to secure a future that benefits all Tasmanians. #politas

Peter Gutwein has been instrumental in getting us as close as we have ever been to securing an AFL licence, and I am determined to finish what he started so that Tasmania has its own team, once and for all. #politas

On a personal level I would like to thank my beautiful family for their love and support. #politas

In my first speech in parliament in 2002, I paid tribute to Sandra, my wife, and said I looked forward to our future and to raising a family. Twenty years later I continue to thank her, along now with my three wonderful daughters, Ruby, Lucy & Holly. #politas

I look forward to serving and working for Tasmanians as Premier with an energised, unified and committed team. #politas

A copy of the Premier's speech 👇 #politas premier.tas.gov.au/site_resources…