Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff expected to push for early Tasmania election after losing no-confidence vote

Motion moved by opposition leader Dean Winter supported by Labor, the Greens and three other crossbenchersAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Tasmanian parliament’s lower house has passed a vote of no confidence in the Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, setting the stage for the fourth state election in seven years.The motion – moved by the opposition leader, Dean Winter – was supported by Labor, the Greens and three other crossbenchers. The speaker, Labor’s Michelle O’Byrne, gave a casting vote to pass the motion 18-17 after a marathon two-day debate finished on Thursday afternoon.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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