Tasmanians may not have to face the prospect of an early election after former attorney-general Elise Archer announced on Wednesday she was quitting parliament.
Ms Archer resigned from the Liberal Party last week after she allegedly sent messages labelling Premier Jeremy Rockliff as"too gutless to be leader" and former premier Peter Gutwein of having a"glass jaw" and prone to"knee-jerk reactions like a child".
Former Tasmanian attorney-general Elise Archer has announced she is resigning from parliament after being given an ultimatum by Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Picture: Chris Kidd "If Ms Archer cannot provide the government a guarantee of supply and confidence she should stand down from parliament to make way for a Liberal," he said.
"This is done with an extremely heavy heart particularly given the outpouring of support I have received, encouraging me to stay on – so to those who have personally contacted me, I am deeply humbled by your support, and I wish to thank you sincerely.
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