Last-Standing Liberal Government Ponders Early Election

Last-Standing Liberal Government Ponders Early Election
Premier of Tasmania, Jeremy Rockliff, speaks during a press conference in Hobart, April 29, 2023. AAP Image/Loic Le Guilly
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Australia’s only centre-right Liberal premier is “actively considering” an early election after two renegade MPs rejected an ultimatum to ensure the minority government’s stability.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff threatened Liberal-turned-independent MPs John Tucker and Lara Alexander with an early election unless the pair agreed not to vote against the government on any motions, bills and amendments.

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