Tasmania's Fate on Hold as Governor Weighs Options Following No-Confidence Vote
The announcement came swiftly after Rockliff met with Baker at Government House on the evening of June 10, formally requesting an early election.
This urgent visit came just five days after the premier lost a critical no-confidence vote, proposed by Dean Winter, the state's Labor Party leader, plunging the state into political uncertainty.
'Following their conversation, Her Excellency is now taking the time necessary to give due consideration to all available options,' Government House Official Secretary David Hughes said.
He added that the premier and governor would meet again by the end of the week, with further statements to follow.
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