Departing Tasmania premier praises deputy

By Ethan James
Updated January 15 2020 - 5:48pm, first published 5:46pm
Retiring Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman says it's the right time for new leadership.
Retiring Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman says it's the right time for new leadership.

Outgoing Tasmanian Premier Will Hodgman hasn't formally endorsed a successor but has given glowing praise to his long-term deputy in a probable sign of his preference.