Roger Jaensch returns to Tasmanian cabinet, taking on most of outgoing minister Jane Howlett’s portfolios

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet, following the resignation of former racing minister Jane Howlett from the frontbench on Tuesday.

Roger Jaensch will take on the portfolios for Tourism, Hospitality and Events; Minister for Racing; Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs; and Minister for the Arts.

Current Minister for Education, Children and Youth, and Disability Services, Jo Palmer, has also been appointed Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.

Ms Palmer and Mr Jaensch were sworn in on Wednesday morning.

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