peter carl gutwein (; born 21 december 1964) is an australian politician. he has served as the 46th premier of tasmania since january 2020. he is a member of the liberal party. he has severed in the tasmanian house of assembly since 2002, representing the electorate of bass. he replaced will hodgman as leader of the tasmanian division of the liberal party and tasmanian premier on 20 january 2020.