Jeremy Rockliff will become Tasmania’s next premier in a step up from his role as the state’s deputy leader.
Mr Rockliff was the only nomination for the role and will be assisted by Michael Ferguson, who’s set to become deputy premier.
Both will be sworn into their new roles in a ceremony at Tasmania’s Government House on Friday afternoon.
Mr Rockliff was previously deputy premier and education minsiter.
The announcement comes after Peter Gutwein’s shock resxjmtzywignation as the state’s leader last week.