Tasmanian Labor Considering selling Momentum Energy Government must intervene to save jobs Premier, Peter Gutwein, cannot continue his selective, hands off approach and must explain to Tasmanians his true agenda for Hydro Tasmania. Shadow Minister for Energy David O’Byrne said the Premier must intervene to stop the job losses at Hydro, which are at complete odds with his promise to create jobs in renewable energy. “The Premier and Minister for Energy Guy Barnett have promised a renewable energy jobs bonanza,” Mr O’Byrne said. “However, what we are seeing is significant number of job losses. “Guy Barnett has gone into hiding so it is up to the Premier to intervene and save jobs in Hydro Tasmania and the other energy businesses. Will he categorically rule out more job cuts and privatisation?”