Premier rushed to hospital

TASMANIAN Premier Peter Gutwein has been hospitalised with an undisclosed illness.

Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff advised he would be acting in the top role after Mr Gutwein became unwell at his office.

No medical issues of concern have so far been identified, but Mr Gutwein (pictured) is continuing to undergo numerous tests and will need a few days to rest and recover.

“Arrangements are being made to cover his absence from parliament this week,” Mr Rockliff said.

An update will be provided later this week on the premier’s health and when he will return to work.

Mr Gutwein, 56, has had a taxing 18 months after being elevated to the position of premier in January 2020 after the resignation of his predecessor Will Hodgman.

In addition to the pandemic, he has also had the election campaign and handed down the state budget last week.