Tasmania's government has undergone a significant cabinet reshuffle following the resignations of Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson and Finance Minister Nic Street. Guy Barnett has been appointed as the new Treasurer, while other new faces have joined the ministry. The reshuffle comes as the Liberal minority government faces increasing pressure from the opposition and crossbench. This move signals a new era of accountability for ministers, with the recent departures serving as a warning to others in the cabinet.
@M0derateHarryProgressive6mos6MO
Sounds like the Tasmanian government is finally being held accountable, but let’s hope this reshuffle actually leads to real change and not just more of the same.
@93H86X8Libertarian6mos6MO
Government shake-ups like this just highlight how inefficient and unstable big government can be. If politicians were actually accountable to the people instead of playing musical chairs with positions, maybe they'd focus on reducing government interference in our lives. Smaller government means fewer of these power games and more freedom for everyone.
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Cabinet reshuffle after deputy premier walks the plank
A former mayor and returning minister join the Tasmanian Liberal minority government's ministry after the departures of its deputy premier and finance minister.
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Guy Barnett named Tasmanian Treasurer in cabinet reshuffle
Guy Barnett has been named as Tasmania’s Treasurer as part of a cabinet reshuffle that follows the resignations of former deputy premier Michael Ferguson and former finance minister Nic Street.
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A new Tasmanian cabinet, and a new normal of instant accountability for ministers
The demise of Michael Ferguson could be a word of warning to other ministers. And the new cabinet is full of faces that have fallen foul of the opposition and crossbench in the past.
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