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17 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern
Tasmania's Liberal premier has offered a stability agreement, including creation of a budget panel, to crossbenchers whose support he needs to form government. Jeremy Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to rule after the Liberals won the most seats at the state election. Labor counterpart Dean Winter has ruled out doing a deal with the Greens, but wants their confidence and supply votes to govern. The poll on Saturday was the state's second in as many years and delivered another hung parliament. With two seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor 10 - both short of the 18 needed for a majority - with the Greens on five and four independents. Several independents have said they are open to backing Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier, but talks are in their infancy. The final make-up of parliament might not be known until August 2 after the distribution of preferences starts on July 29. Mr Rockliff on Tuesday said he had presented the four independents, plus Shooters, Fishers and Farmers' Carlo Di Falco, who is likely to get an in-doubt seat, with a draft stability agreement. The agreement includes setting up a multi-partisan budget panel and for regular cabinet consultation with the cross bench on major policy directions. There is also a "code of engagement" that says a diversity of views should be recognised as a strength not a weakness. The agreement would be co-designed with the cross bench, Mr Rockliff said. "What I want to see is a mature discussion. I believe we can make this parliament work, people expect us to make it work," he told reporters. Complicating cross bench negotiations is the fact the Liberals and Labor back a new AFL stadium and industrial salmon farming, which the majority of the independents and Greens oppose. Mr Rockliff and Mr Winter have spruiked a need for collaboration, but have also said they will not back down from the stadium or key policies. Mr Winter has ruled out "doing a deal" with the Greens, even though Labor requires their numbers to govern. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone so the two parties could talk about an alliance. Mr Rockliff was in the box seat to form government, political analyst Richard Herr said. "Both in terms of numbers in the house and with the difficulty for the opposition cobbling together enough from a lower base to actually ... control the house," Professor Herr said. The Liberals have been in minority since 2023 when two MPs quit the party. The 2024 poll resulted in a hung parliament, with the Liberals continuing to govern. A snap election was called in June when Mr Rockliff lost a Labor-led vote of no confidence. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The party has recorded 25.8 per of the primary vote - its lowest in Tasmania in more than a century - despite getting a huge swing in the state at the May federal election. Tasmania's Liberal premier has offered a stability agreement, including creation of a budget panel, to crossbenchers whose support he needs to form government. Jeremy Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to rule after the Liberals won the most seats at the state election. Labor counterpart Dean Winter has ruled out doing a deal with the Greens, but wants their confidence and supply votes to govern. The poll on Saturday was the state's second in as many years and delivered another hung parliament. With two seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor 10 - both short of the 18 needed for a majority - with the Greens on five and four independents. Several independents have said they are open to backing Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier, but talks are in their infancy. The final make-up of parliament might not be known until August 2 after the distribution of preferences starts on July 29. Mr Rockliff on Tuesday said he had presented the four independents, plus Shooters, Fishers and Farmers' Carlo Di Falco, who is likely to get an in-doubt seat, with a draft stability agreement. The agreement includes setting up a multi-partisan budget panel and for regular cabinet consultation with the cross bench on major policy directions. There is also a "code of engagement" that says a diversity of views should be recognised as a strength not a weakness. The agreement would be co-designed with the cross bench, Mr Rockliff said. "What I want to see is a mature discussion. I believe we can make this parliament work, people expect us to make it work," he told reporters. Complicating cross bench negotiations is the fact the Liberals and Labor back a new AFL stadium and industrial salmon farming, which the majority of the independents and Greens oppose. Mr Rockliff and Mr Winter have spruiked a need for collaboration, but have also said they will not back down from the stadium or key policies. Mr Winter has ruled out "doing a deal" with the Greens, even though Labor requires their numbers to govern. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone so the two parties could talk about an alliance. Mr Rockliff was in the box seat to form government, political analyst Richard Herr said. "Both in terms of numbers in the house and with the difficulty for the opposition cobbling together enough from a lower base to actually ... control the house," Professor Herr said. The Liberals have been in minority since 2023 when two MPs quit the party. The 2024 poll resulted in a hung parliament, with the Liberals continuing to govern. A snap election was called in June when Mr Rockliff lost a Labor-led vote of no confidence. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The party has recorded 25.8 per of the primary vote - its lowest in Tasmania in more than a century - despite getting a huge swing in the state at the May federal election. Tasmania's Liberal premier has offered a stability agreement, including creation of a budget panel, to crossbenchers whose support he needs to form government. Jeremy Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to rule after the Liberals won the most seats at the state election. Labor counterpart Dean Winter has ruled out doing a deal with the Greens, but wants their confidence and supply votes to govern. The poll on Saturday was the state's second in as many years and delivered another hung parliament. With two seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor 10 - both short of the 18 needed for a majority - with the Greens on five and four independents. Several independents have said they are open to backing Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier, but talks are in their infancy. The final make-up of parliament might not be known until August 2 after the distribution of preferences starts on July 29. Mr Rockliff on Tuesday said he had presented the four independents, plus Shooters, Fishers and Farmers' Carlo Di Falco, who is likely to get an in-doubt seat, with a draft stability agreement. The agreement includes setting up a multi-partisan budget panel and for regular cabinet consultation with the cross bench on major policy directions. There is also a "code of engagement" that says a diversity of views should be recognised as a strength not a weakness. The agreement would be co-designed with the cross bench, Mr Rockliff said. "What I want to see is a mature discussion. I believe we can make this parliament work, people expect us to make it work," he told reporters. Complicating cross bench negotiations is the fact the Liberals and Labor back a new AFL stadium and industrial salmon farming, which the majority of the independents and Greens oppose. Mr Rockliff and Mr Winter have spruiked a need for collaboration, but have also said they will not back down from the stadium or key policies. Mr Winter has ruled out "doing a deal" with the Greens, even though Labor requires their numbers to govern. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone so the two parties could talk about an alliance. Mr Rockliff was in the box seat to form government, political analyst Richard Herr said. "Both in terms of numbers in the house and with the difficulty for the opposition cobbling together enough from a lower base to actually ... control the house," Professor Herr said. The Liberals have been in minority since 2023 when two MPs quit the party. The 2024 poll resulted in a hung parliament, with the Liberals continuing to govern. A snap election was called in June when Mr Rockliff lost a Labor-led vote of no confidence. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The party has recorded 25.8 per of the primary vote - its lowest in Tasmania in more than a century - despite getting a huge swing in the state at the May federal election. Tasmania's Liberal premier has offered a stability agreement, including creation of a budget panel, to crossbenchers whose support he needs to form government. Jeremy Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to rule after the Liberals won the most seats at the state election. Labor counterpart Dean Winter has ruled out doing a deal with the Greens, but wants their confidence and supply votes to govern. The poll on Saturday was the state's second in as many years and delivered another hung parliament. With two seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor 10 - both short of the 18 needed for a majority - with the Greens on five and four independents. Several independents have said they are open to backing Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as premier, but talks are in their infancy. The final make-up of parliament might not be known until August 2 after the distribution of preferences starts on July 29. Mr Rockliff on Tuesday said he had presented the four independents, plus Shooters, Fishers and Farmers' Carlo Di Falco, who is likely to get an in-doubt seat, with a draft stability agreement. The agreement includes setting up a multi-partisan budget panel and for regular cabinet consultation with the cross bench on major policy directions. There is also a "code of engagement" that says a diversity of views should be recognised as a strength not a weakness. The agreement would be co-designed with the cross bench, Mr Rockliff said. "What I want to see is a mature discussion. I believe we can make this parliament work, people expect us to make it work," he told reporters. Complicating cross bench negotiations is the fact the Liberals and Labor back a new AFL stadium and industrial salmon farming, which the majority of the independents and Greens oppose. Mr Rockliff and Mr Winter have spruiked a need for collaboration, but have also said they will not back down from the stadium or key policies. Mr Winter has ruled out "doing a deal" with the Greens, even though Labor requires their numbers to govern. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone so the two parties could talk about an alliance. Mr Rockliff was in the box seat to form government, political analyst Richard Herr said. "Both in terms of numbers in the house and with the difficulty for the opposition cobbling together enough from a lower base to actually ... control the house," Professor Herr said. The Liberals have been in minority since 2023 when two MPs quit the party. The 2024 poll resulted in a hung parliament, with the Liberals continuing to govern. A snap election was called in June when Mr Rockliff lost a Labor-led vote of no confidence. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The party has recorded 25.8 per of the primary vote - its lowest in Tasmania in more than a century - despite getting a huge swing in the state at the May federal election.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Party's over: the election trend that threatens majors
Tasmania's politicians might need to get used to sharing power amid a falling Labor vote and crossbench rise. Incumbent premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor's Dean Winter are courting the support of independents after Saturday's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. With three seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor nine - both short of the 18 needed for a majority, with the Greens on five and four independents. Mr Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to govern with the most seats, but Mr Winter hasn't ruled out relying on confidence and supply of the Greens to govern. Several independents have said they're open to backing either Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as the state's next premier. With three-quarters of the count completed, Labor's primary vote has dropped 3.2 per cent to 25.8 - the lowest for the party in Tasmanian history. It came despite a massive swing toward Labor in the state at the May federal poll. The Liberals ran a campaign narrative of laying the blame for an early election at the feet of Mr Winter, after a Labor-led no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff was successful. "It may have been a case of 'we've given you a chance and rewarded you at federal level and now you want to be rewarded again?'," election analyst Kevin Bonham said of Labor's poor showing. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The Liberals picked up a 3.2 per cent swing with a primary vote of 39.9 per cent, well away from their 48.7 per cent when they were elected in majority in 2021. One-third of the state didn't vote for the major two parties, with several independents increasing their support. The Liberals were plunged into minority in 2023 when two MPs quit to the crossbench. A snap 2024 poll delivered a hung parliament but Labor refused to govern. While it wasn't the end of majority government, it was now more difficult for the majors to get there, Dr Bonham said. A roughly 20 per cent cohort of voters who traditionally swung between the major parties in Tasmania had seemingly broken down, he said. Labor went to the election without big vote-getter Rebecca White, who has switched to federal politics, and popular ex-Speaker Michelle O'Byrne, who retired. The Liberals ran ex-federal MPs Bridget Archer and Gavin Pearce, who were both elected. Tasmania's politicians might need to get used to sharing power amid a falling Labor vote and crossbench rise. Incumbent premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor's Dean Winter are courting the support of independents after Saturday's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. With three seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor nine - both short of the 18 needed for a majority, with the Greens on five and four independents. Mr Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to govern with the most seats, but Mr Winter hasn't ruled out relying on confidence and supply of the Greens to govern. Several independents have said they're open to backing either Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as the state's next premier. With three-quarters of the count completed, Labor's primary vote has dropped 3.2 per cent to 25.8 - the lowest for the party in Tasmanian history. It came despite a massive swing toward Labor in the state at the May federal poll. The Liberals ran a campaign narrative of laying the blame for an early election at the feet of Mr Winter, after a Labor-led no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff was successful. "It may have been a case of 'we've given you a chance and rewarded you at federal level and now you want to be rewarded again?'," election analyst Kevin Bonham said of Labor's poor showing. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The Liberals picked up a 3.2 per cent swing with a primary vote of 39.9 per cent, well away from their 48.7 per cent when they were elected in majority in 2021. One-third of the state didn't vote for the major two parties, with several independents increasing their support. The Liberals were plunged into minority in 2023 when two MPs quit to the crossbench. A snap 2024 poll delivered a hung parliament but Labor refused to govern. While it wasn't the end of majority government, it was now more difficult for the majors to get there, Dr Bonham said. A roughly 20 per cent cohort of voters who traditionally swung between the major parties in Tasmania had seemingly broken down, he said. Labor went to the election without big vote-getter Rebecca White, who has switched to federal politics, and popular ex-Speaker Michelle O'Byrne, who retired. The Liberals ran ex-federal MPs Bridget Archer and Gavin Pearce, who were both elected. Tasmania's politicians might need to get used to sharing power amid a falling Labor vote and crossbench rise. Incumbent premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor's Dean Winter are courting the support of independents after Saturday's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. With three seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor nine - both short of the 18 needed for a majority, with the Greens on five and four independents. Mr Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to govern with the most seats, but Mr Winter hasn't ruled out relying on confidence and supply of the Greens to govern. Several independents have said they're open to backing either Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as the state's next premier. With three-quarters of the count completed, Labor's primary vote has dropped 3.2 per cent to 25.8 - the lowest for the party in Tasmanian history. It came despite a massive swing toward Labor in the state at the May federal poll. The Liberals ran a campaign narrative of laying the blame for an early election at the feet of Mr Winter, after a Labor-led no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff was successful. "It may have been a case of 'we've given you a chance and rewarded you at federal level and now you want to be rewarded again?'," election analyst Kevin Bonham said of Labor's poor showing. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The Liberals picked up a 3.2 per cent swing with a primary vote of 39.9 per cent, well away from their 48.7 per cent when they were elected in majority in 2021. One-third of the state didn't vote for the major two parties, with several independents increasing their support. The Liberals were plunged into minority in 2023 when two MPs quit to the crossbench. A snap 2024 poll delivered a hung parliament but Labor refused to govern. While it wasn't the end of majority government, it was now more difficult for the majors to get there, Dr Bonham said. A roughly 20 per cent cohort of voters who traditionally swung between the major parties in Tasmania had seemingly broken down, he said. Labor went to the election without big vote-getter Rebecca White, who has switched to federal politics, and popular ex-Speaker Michelle O'Byrne, who retired. The Liberals ran ex-federal MPs Bridget Archer and Gavin Pearce, who were both elected. Tasmania's politicians might need to get used to sharing power amid a falling Labor vote and crossbench rise. Incumbent premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor's Dean Winter are courting the support of independents after Saturday's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. With three seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor nine - both short of the 18 needed for a majority, with the Greens on five and four independents. Mr Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to govern with the most seats, but Mr Winter hasn't ruled out relying on confidence and supply of the Greens to govern. Several independents have said they're open to backing either Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as the state's next premier. With three-quarters of the count completed, Labor's primary vote has dropped 3.2 per cent to 25.8 - the lowest for the party in Tasmanian history. It came despite a massive swing toward Labor in the state at the May federal poll. The Liberals ran a campaign narrative of laying the blame for an early election at the feet of Mr Winter, after a Labor-led no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff was successful. "It may have been a case of 'we've given you a chance and rewarded you at federal level and now you want to be rewarded again?'," election analyst Kevin Bonham said of Labor's poor showing. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The Liberals picked up a 3.2 per cent swing with a primary vote of 39.9 per cent, well away from their 48.7 per cent when they were elected in majority in 2021. One-third of the state didn't vote for the major two parties, with several independents increasing their support. The Liberals were plunged into minority in 2023 when two MPs quit to the crossbench. A snap 2024 poll delivered a hung parliament but Labor refused to govern. While it wasn't the end of majority government, it was now more difficult for the majors to get there, Dr Bonham said. A roughly 20 per cent cohort of voters who traditionally swung between the major parties in Tasmania had seemingly broken down, he said. Labor went to the election without big vote-getter Rebecca White, who has switched to federal politics, and popular ex-Speaker Michelle O'Byrne, who retired. The Liberals ran ex-federal MPs Bridget Archer and Gavin Pearce, who were both elected.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Party's over: the election trend that threatens majors
Tasmania's politicians might need to get used to sharing power amid a falling Labor vote and crossbench rise. Incumbent premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor's Dean Winter are courting the support of independents after Saturday's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. With three seats still in doubt, the Liberals have secured 14 and Labor nine - both short of the 18 needed for a majority, with the Greens on five and four independents. Mr Rockliff has declared he has a mandate to govern with the most seats, but Mr Winter hasn't ruled out relying on confidence and supply of the Greens to govern. Several independents have said they're open to backing either Mr Rockliff or Mr Winter as the state's next premier. With three-quarters of the count completed, Labor's primary vote has dropped 3.2 per cent to 25.8 - the lowest for the party in Tasmanian history. It came despite a massive swing toward Labor in the state at the May federal poll. The Liberals ran a campaign narrative of laying the blame for an early election at the feet of Mr Winter, after a Labor-led no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff was successful. "It may have been a case of 'we've given you a chance and rewarded you at federal level and now you want to be rewarded again?'," election analyst Kevin Bonham said of Labor's poor showing. Labor has been in opposition since 2014 and has struggled for traction despite ballooning net debt and infrastructure stuff-ups under the Liberals. The Liberals picked up a 3.2 per cent swing with a primary vote of 39.9 per cent, well away from their 48.7 per cent when they were elected in majority in 2021. One-third of the state didn't vote for the major two parties, with several independents increasing their support. The Liberals were plunged into minority in 2023 when two MPs quit to the crossbench. A snap 2024 poll delivered a hung parliament but Labor refused to govern. While it wasn't the end of majority government, it was now more difficult for the majors to get there, Dr Bonham said. A roughly 20 per cent cohort of voters who traditionally swung between the major parties in Tasmania had seemingly broken down, he said. Labor went to the election without big vote-getter Rebecca White, who has switched to federal politics, and popular ex-Speaker Michelle O'Byrne, who retired. The Liberals ran ex-federal MPs Bridget Archer and Gavin Pearce, who were both elected.
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Drawn-out minority talks after state's snap election
Tasmania faces a protracted period of political limbo as election votes are counted and major parties court the cross bench. The incumbent Liberals (14) claimed more seats than Labor (nine) in Saturday's snap election but neither can reach the 18-seat mark required for majority. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, whose refusal to resign after losing a no-confidence vote sparked the poll, has been given "first crack" at forming government by Labor leader Dean Winter. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to get the numbers to govern if Mr Rockliff is unable to form a working government. It could be weeks for three in-doubt seats to be confirmed via preferences, and any formal minority agreements might not be arranged until after the numbers are settled. Mr Rockliff on Sunday said he had reached out to independents on the cross bench, pledging to work collaboratively. The Liberals' failure to keep the cross bench onside in minority resulted in an early election in March 2024 as well as the successful no-confidence vote against Mr Rockliff in June. Mr Rockliff will have to mend bridges and deal with several crossbenchers who are against the Liberals' stadium plan and don't like Liberal-backed salmon farming and forestry. Two of the four elected independents, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, voted for the no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff and have been critical of Tasmania's ballooning debt. Mr Winter, however, has ruled out doing a deal with the five-seat Greens to form government, despite needing their votes, but has reached out to independents. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone again on Sunday and potentially form an alliance. Mr Rockliff said the Liberals would not walk away from their pet project $945 million AFL stadium, or their support for traditional industry. STATE OF PLAY AND NEW FACES * Seats: Liberal 14, Labor nine, Greens five, independent four, in doubt three * Bridget Archer (Liberal): The former federal MP was successful in the northern electorate of Bass just a few months after losing her federal seat * Gavin Peace (Liberal): Another former federal MP who jumped on board to help the party * Marcus Vermey (Liberal): A third-generation butcher and first-term MP who picked up the most votes for his party in the Hobart-based seat of Clark * Peter George (Independent): Anti-salmon farming activist coming off a strong campaign at the federal election Tasmania faces a protracted period of political limbo as election votes are counted and major parties court the cross bench. The incumbent Liberals (14) claimed more seats than Labor (nine) in Saturday's snap election but neither can reach the 18-seat mark required for majority. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, whose refusal to resign after losing a no-confidence vote sparked the poll, has been given "first crack" at forming government by Labor leader Dean Winter. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to get the numbers to govern if Mr Rockliff is unable to form a working government. It could be weeks for three in-doubt seats to be confirmed via preferences, and any formal minority agreements might not be arranged until after the numbers are settled. Mr Rockliff on Sunday said he had reached out to independents on the cross bench, pledging to work collaboratively. The Liberals' failure to keep the cross bench onside in minority resulted in an early election in March 2024 as well as the successful no-confidence vote against Mr Rockliff in June. Mr Rockliff will have to mend bridges and deal with several crossbenchers who are against the Liberals' stadium plan and don't like Liberal-backed salmon farming and forestry. Two of the four elected independents, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, voted for the no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff and have been critical of Tasmania's ballooning debt. Mr Winter, however, has ruled out doing a deal with the five-seat Greens to form government, despite needing their votes, but has reached out to independents. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone again on Sunday and potentially form an alliance. Mr Rockliff said the Liberals would not walk away from their pet project $945 million AFL stadium, or their support for traditional industry. STATE OF PLAY AND NEW FACES * Seats: Liberal 14, Labor nine, Greens five, independent four, in doubt three * Bridget Archer (Liberal): The former federal MP was successful in the northern electorate of Bass just a few months after losing her federal seat * Gavin Peace (Liberal): Another former federal MP who jumped on board to help the party * Marcus Vermey (Liberal): A third-generation butcher and first-term MP who picked up the most votes for his party in the Hobart-based seat of Clark * Peter George (Independent): Anti-salmon farming activist coming off a strong campaign at the federal election Tasmania faces a protracted period of political limbo as election votes are counted and major parties court the cross bench. The incumbent Liberals (14) claimed more seats than Labor (nine) in Saturday's snap election but neither can reach the 18-seat mark required for majority. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, whose refusal to resign after losing a no-confidence vote sparked the poll, has been given "first crack" at forming government by Labor leader Dean Winter. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to get the numbers to govern if Mr Rockliff is unable to form a working government. It could be weeks for three in-doubt seats to be confirmed via preferences, and any formal minority agreements might not be arranged until after the numbers are settled. Mr Rockliff on Sunday said he had reached out to independents on the cross bench, pledging to work collaboratively. The Liberals' failure to keep the cross bench onside in minority resulted in an early election in March 2024 as well as the successful no-confidence vote against Mr Rockliff in June. Mr Rockliff will have to mend bridges and deal with several crossbenchers who are against the Liberals' stadium plan and don't like Liberal-backed salmon farming and forestry. Two of the four elected independents, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, voted for the no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff and have been critical of Tasmania's ballooning debt. Mr Winter, however, has ruled out doing a deal with the five-seat Greens to form government, despite needing their votes, but has reached out to independents. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone again on Sunday and potentially form an alliance. Mr Rockliff said the Liberals would not walk away from their pet project $945 million AFL stadium, or their support for traditional industry. STATE OF PLAY AND NEW FACES * Seats: Liberal 14, Labor nine, Greens five, independent four, in doubt three * Bridget Archer (Liberal): The former federal MP was successful in the northern electorate of Bass just a few months after losing her federal seat * Gavin Peace (Liberal): Another former federal MP who jumped on board to help the party * Marcus Vermey (Liberal): A third-generation butcher and first-term MP who picked up the most votes for his party in the Hobart-based seat of Clark * Peter George (Independent): Anti-salmon farming activist coming off a strong campaign at the federal election Tasmania faces a protracted period of political limbo as election votes are counted and major parties court the cross bench. The incumbent Liberals (14) claimed more seats than Labor (nine) in Saturday's snap election but neither can reach the 18-seat mark required for majority. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, whose refusal to resign after losing a no-confidence vote sparked the poll, has been given "first crack" at forming government by Labor leader Dean Winter. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to get the numbers to govern if Mr Rockliff is unable to form a working government. It could be weeks for three in-doubt seats to be confirmed via preferences, and any formal minority agreements might not be arranged until after the numbers are settled. Mr Rockliff on Sunday said he had reached out to independents on the cross bench, pledging to work collaboratively. The Liberals' failure to keep the cross bench onside in minority resulted in an early election in March 2024 as well as the successful no-confidence vote against Mr Rockliff in June. Mr Rockliff will have to mend bridges and deal with several crossbenchers who are against the Liberals' stadium plan and don't like Liberal-backed salmon farming and forestry. Two of the four elected independents, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, voted for the no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff and have been critical of Tasmania's ballooning debt. Mr Winter, however, has ruled out doing a deal with the five-seat Greens to form government, despite needing their votes, but has reached out to independents. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone again on Sunday and potentially form an alliance. Mr Rockliff said the Liberals would not walk away from their pet project $945 million AFL stadium, or their support for traditional industry. STATE OF PLAY AND NEW FACES * Seats: Liberal 14, Labor nine, Greens five, independent four, in doubt three * Bridget Archer (Liberal): The former federal MP was successful in the northern electorate of Bass just a few months after losing her federal seat * Gavin Peace (Liberal): Another former federal MP who jumped on board to help the party * Marcus Vermey (Liberal): A third-generation butcher and first-term MP who picked up the most votes for his party in the Hobart-based seat of Clark * Peter George (Independent): Anti-salmon farming activist coming off a strong campaign at the federal election
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Drawn-out minority talks after state's snap election
Tasmania faces a protracted period of political limbo as election votes are counted and major parties court the cross bench. The incumbent Liberals (14) claimed more seats than Labor (nine) in Saturday's snap election but neither can reach the 18-seat mark required for majority. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff, whose refusal to resign after losing a no-confidence vote sparked the poll, has been given "first crack" at forming government by Labor leader Dean Winter. However, Mr Winter hasn't ruled out trying to get the numbers to govern if Mr Rockliff is unable to form a working government. It could be weeks for three in-doubt seats to be confirmed via preferences, and any formal minority agreements might not be arranged until after the numbers are settled. Mr Rockliff on Sunday said he had reached out to independents on the cross bench, pledging to work collaboratively. The Liberals' failure to keep the cross bench onside in minority resulted in an early election in March 2024 as well as the successful no-confidence vote against Mr Rockliff in June. Mr Rockliff will have to mend bridges and deal with several crossbenchers who are against the Liberals' stadium plan and don't like Liberal-backed salmon farming and forestry. Two of the four elected independents, Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland, voted for the no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff and have been critical of Tasmania's ballooning debt. Mr Winter, however, has ruled out doing a deal with the five-seat Greens to form government, despite needing their votes, but has reached out to independents. Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff urged Mr Winter to pick up the phone again on Sunday and potentially form an alliance. Mr Rockliff said the Liberals would not walk away from their pet project $945 million AFL stadium, or their support for traditional industry. STATE OF PLAY AND NEW FACES * Seats: Liberal 14, Labor nine, Greens five, independent four, in doubt three * Bridget Archer (Liberal): The former federal MP was successful in the northern electorate of Bass just a few months after losing her federal seat * Gavin Peace (Liberal): Another former federal MP who jumped on board to help the party * Marcus Vermey (Liberal): A third-generation butcher and first-term MP who picked up the most votes for his party in the Hobart-based seat of Clark * Peter George (Independent): Anti-salmon farming activist coming off a strong campaign at the federal election
