US EditionNo-Confidence Motion in Tasmanian Premier Succeeds
- Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff was ousted on June 5, 2025, after a successful no-confidence motion in the state parliament in Hobart.
- Following a two-day debate, Opposition Leader Dean Winter introduced a no-confidence motion amid concerns about state debt, public sector job cuts, asset sales, the budget, and the escalating costs of an AFL stadium project.
- The vote was deadlocked at 17-17, but ultimately passed 18-17 after Michelle O'Byrne, the Labor Speaker, used her deciding vote, receiving backing from Labor, the Greens, independents, and the Jacqui Lambie Network.
- Mr. Winter said, "Tasmanians deserve a competent government" and accused Rockliff of leading Tasmania into a $11 billion debt, while Rockliff warned the election was "one that Tasmanians don't want and Tasmania cannot afford."
- Following the vote, Lieutenant-Governor Christopher Shanahan will consider options including a snap election, continuing Liberal government under a new leader, or Labor forming government with crossbench support, noting uncertainty if Winter can command a majority.
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Tasmania set for early election after Premier ousted in no-confidence vote
Tasmania looks set for an early election after the Premier was ousted in a vote by the parliament on Thursday afternoon. It follows days of debate over the state's budget, a proposal for a new stadium, the Spirit of Tasmania, and potential privatisation.
Tasmanian Premier Ousted After No Confidence Vote Passes
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has lost the support of the state’s lower house after MPs backed a no-confidence motion, triggering a political crisis that could lead to a snap election. The motion, tabled by Opposition Leader Dean Winter, passed by 18 votes to 17 after a two-day debate involving all 35 members. The deciding vote came from Speaker Michelle O’Byrne, who exercised her casting vote in line with Labor policy. “I have voted with my…
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