Premier Jeremy Rockliff says early poll is an option after failing to convince two independents not to vote against his government
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Tasmanians could soon be back at the polls as Australia’s only Liberal leader “actively” contemplates calling an early election.
Jeremy Rockliff threatened the Liberals-turned-independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander on 2 February with an early election unless the pair agreed not to vote against his government on any motions, bills and amendments.
Continue reading…Premier Jeremy Rockliff says early poll is an option after failing to convince two independents not to vote against his governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTasmanians could soon be back at the polls as Australia’s only Liberal leader “actively” contemplates calling an early election.Jeremy Rockliff threatened the Liberals-turned-independents John Tucker and Lara Alexander on 2 February with an early election unless the pair agreed not to vote against his government on any motions, bills and amendments.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…