US EditionOusted Rebel Lib Plots Surprise Return
- Bridget Archer, an ousted federal MP for Bass, plans to seek Liberal preselection for a Tasmanian state seat in Bass ahead of an expected election.
- Her return follows a no-confidence motion passed last week by the state Labor government led by Dean Winter, creating pressure for Premier Jeremy Rockliff to call an election.
- Archer lost her federal Bass seat last month to Jess Teesdale, a first-time Labor candidate, with a 9.4% swing against the Liberals in a region they currently hold three of seven seats.
- Rockliff described Archer as "a fighter" and said her candidacy could help the Liberals defend their Bass seats amid what he called Labor's "selfish grab for power."
- The forthcoming election, which would be Tasmania's fourth in seven years, may reshape Bass representation and reflect ongoing political instability in the state.
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Bridget Archer to attempt immediate return to politics as election looms
Well known for crossing the floor during her two terms in federal parliament, former Liberal Bass MP Bridget Archer will seek a return to politics. She says she will seek preselection to run for the Tasmanian Liberals in a state election, which is yet to be called.
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