Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms
Battlelines have already been drawn for an election - set to be the state's fourth in seven years - with ousted Liberal federal MP Bridget Archer to run for the party in the seat of Bass.
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Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms
Battlelines have already been drawn for an election - set to be the state's fourth in seven years - with ousted Liberal federal MP Bridget Archer to run for the party in the seat of Bass.
