Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff will have to cobble together a minority government with crossbench support after falling short of the 18 seats required for majority.Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff will have to cobble together a minority government with crossbench support after falling short of the 18 seats required for majority.
ABC election analyst Antony Green said on Saturday afternoon Garland was 943 votes ahead of the seat’s fourth Liberal candidate, Giovanna Simpson, with not enough ballots remaining to change the result.“I am confident we now have a parliament comprised of members who are committed to providing the stability and certainty that Tasmania needs and who will put the best interests of Tasmanians first,” Rockliff said in a statement.
He also promised to treat the outcome of the election with “respect and maturity” but again ruled out doing deals with the Greens or trading ministries.
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