Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman steps down

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman is stepping down from the role he's held since 2014, the Liberal leader announced at a snap press conference.

Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman has announced he is stepping down.

The state Liberal leader held a snap press conference on Tuesday afternoon where he revealed he would be vacating the role he's held since 2014.

"I have given this job, which is an enormous honour and privilege absolutely everything," he told reporters in Hobart.

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