US EditionAFL Commission to Discuss Devils Licence Amid Delay Fears, Political Chaos
- Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff faces a likely no-confidence vote on June 5, 2025, in the state parliament amid growing political turmoil.
- The motion arises from dissatisfaction with Rockliff's handling of the budget, ferry project delays, asset sales plans, and a controversial stadium proposal.
- Labor opposition leader Dean Winter has rallied Greens, crossbench MPs, and Jacqui Lambie Network members to support the motion, challenging Rockliff's minority Liberal government.
- Winter stated the motion declares no confidence due to budget wreckage and asset sales, while Rockliff conceded the vote is likely to succeed and suggested another election.
- If the motion passes, Rockliff may resign, triggering either a new Liberal leader or a snap election, but political instability is expected to continue in Tasmania.
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Sydney Morning Herald
The AgeAFL Commission to discuss Devils licence amid delay fears, political chaos
The Tasmanian Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has shared an update on the unfolding drama around a no-confidence motion he is facing and how it could impact new AFL team the Tasmanian Devils. Rockliff has been under increasing political pressure over worsening budget debt, including for the new Hobart stadium that was a condition of the Devils joining the competition.
Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been under pressure over his handling of the state budget. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) By Ethan James in Hobart A Liberal minority state government is in turmoil, with an early election on the cards as its premier stares down a no-confidence motion he appears set to lose. Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff was the subject of an ongoing no-confidence debate on Wednesday afternoon brought forward by the Labor oppo…
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