Tasmania 1 MP Away From a Government, as Lambie Comes to the Rescue

The Jacqui Lambie Network will provide confidence and supply, but many are questioning whether they sold their support too cheaply.

Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff with supporters and candidates at Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, on Feb. 20, 2024. AAP Image/Ethan James

After 19 days of uncertainty, Tasmania has edged close to having stable government after The Jacqui Lambie Network (JLN) announced a deal with the Tasmanian Liberals, which will keep the Rockliff government in power.

The Liberals ended election night with 14 seats, four shy of the total needed to govern. The deal with JLN leaves them just one MP short.