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SBS Australia
a day ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Morning News Bulletin 19 July 2025
In this bulletin; Tasmanians head to the polls for their second state election in two years; Heavy fighting resumes in Syria between the Druze and Bedouin tribes; And in rugby league, Papua New Guinea's NRL director steps down over corruption allegations. Tasmanians are heading to the polls today for a second state election in two years, with major parties touting their signature policies and the crossbench hoping to hold on to the balance of power. Premier Jeremy Rockliff's Liberal government collapsed after a little more than 12 months when crossbench MPs who previously backed the government voted in favour of Labor leader Dean Winter's no-confidence motion. Mr Winter is hoping to upset 11 years of Liberal leadership in the state, promising to open 10 government-run bulk-billing GP clinics around the state. "The Liberals have been doing the same thing for 11 years when it comes to health, they've been doing exactly the same thing, we need to change and reform our healthcare system, that means providing more support and health support to Tasmanians where they live." Meanwhile, Premier Jeremy Rockliff's big campaign promise is a government-run insurance company called TasInsure. "Setting up TasInsure, ensuring that our breakfast clubs roll out across Tasmania, that we move forward with our strategic agriculture plan as well and including a new minister for ageing." Mourners have gathered in Gaza City to bid farewell to two Palestinian Christians who medics say were killed in an Israeli strike on the Holy Family Church. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which oversees the small parish, says an Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church killed three people and injured several others. Father Gabriel Romanelli, a friend to Pope Francis, was among those injured and his church has reportedly sustained damage. Chuchgoer Musa Ayyad is mourning those who were killed and is calling for the world to help end the violence in Gaza. "We hope that God will bring peace and guide the political leaders who make these difficult decisions to pay attention to human suffering, to this loss, and to this death. Today we stood at the burial of citizen Saad Salama, who was a guard for the church and the displacement camp, and Mrs. Foumia Ayyad, an educator who was a school principal and teacher of generations. They were coming out of their prayers and then were targeted and killed." Israel says they are looking into the incident but do not target religious sites. Heavy fighting has resumed Syria between the Druze and Bedouin tribes in the restive southern province of Suwayda, after a temporary ceasefire was reached earlier this week. The province has been engulfed by nearly a week of violence triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and factions from the Druze, a minority with followers in Syria, Lebanon and Israel. Days of bloodshed in the predominantly Druze area has killed over 300 people, according to the Syrian Network for Human Rights. The spiritual leader of the Druze community, Sheikh Sami Abi al- Muna, has condemned the clashes, and called for all parties to adhere to a ceasefire agreement reached on Wednesday. "We stand with our people in Sweida our brotherly and humanitarian solidarity with our people in Sweida and with all innocent people injured by the fire of clashes. If the words of condemnation are not sufficient to express our anger and pain at the scenes of violations and mutual criminal acts that have tarnished the image of the mountain and the image of the state." The man who led Papua New Guinea's successful NRL bid in Australia has stood down from the expansion team's board over corruption allegations. PNG Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed Wapu Sonk has stepped down effective immediately as a franchise board director - but says the move is about allowing due process to be followed, and is not an admission of guilt. The allegations relate to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald claiming documents and corporate records link the Kumul Petroleum company - which Mr Sonk is managing director of - to suspect dealings with a huge Chinese government firm. The report also alleges a plot to funnel contracts to a company Mr Sonk owned in Australia.
The Advertiser
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Website, business name-slanging in election campaign
Liberal and Labor leaders have traded barbs over a website address and a signature policy business name as Tasmania's election campaign enters its final week. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, some six weeks after minority Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a vote of no-confidence in parliament. The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have governed in minority since 2023 with voter surveys pointing to another hung parliament. Former Labor premier Paul Lennon has thrown a spanner in the works of the Liberals by registering the business name TasInsure. TasInsure is the Liberals' self-described signature campaign pledge to create a state-owned insurer. The Liberals returned serve somewhat, setting up a website at after the Labor-named pledge to create five government-run bulk-billed GP clinics. Mr Rockliff, whose party has committed to matching Labor's TassieDoc plan, denied his party was playing political games. "(The website) is simply explaining a policy," he told reporters on Saturday. Mr Lennon told The Australian he registered TasInsure to expose the fact it wasn't a serious proposal. Labor leader Dean Winter said he wasn't concerned about the Liberals claiming because information would be available on official health channels if he was elected. He said Mr Rockliff had gone to the trouble of making TasInsure merchandise without providing costs or any modelling about why the proposal stacks up. "What Jeremy Rockliff has been doing is running around with hats and posters telling people about policy that has no detail to it," Mr Winter said. The no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff, put forward by Labor and supported by the Greens and three crossbench members, was critical of his budget management. Tasmania's net debt is set to more than double to almost $11 billion in 2028/29, according to the most recent budget. An increased number of voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election, Tasmania's second in two years and fourth in seven years. Almost 54,000 people have cast pre-poll votes heading into the final week of campaigning, more than double the 26,000 figure at the equivalent point in 2024. The Liberals hold 14 seats and Labor 10 in the state's 35-seat lower house. Liberal and Labor leaders have traded barbs over a website address and a signature policy business name as Tasmania's election campaign enters its final week. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, some six weeks after minority Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a vote of no-confidence in parliament. The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have governed in minority since 2023 with voter surveys pointing to another hung parliament. Former Labor premier Paul Lennon has thrown a spanner in the works of the Liberals by registering the business name TasInsure. TasInsure is the Liberals' self-described signature campaign pledge to create a state-owned insurer. The Liberals returned serve somewhat, setting up a website at after the Labor-named pledge to create five government-run bulk-billed GP clinics. Mr Rockliff, whose party has committed to matching Labor's TassieDoc plan, denied his party was playing political games. "(The website) is simply explaining a policy," he told reporters on Saturday. Mr Lennon told The Australian he registered TasInsure to expose the fact it wasn't a serious proposal. Labor leader Dean Winter said he wasn't concerned about the Liberals claiming because information would be available on official health channels if he was elected. He said Mr Rockliff had gone to the trouble of making TasInsure merchandise without providing costs or any modelling about why the proposal stacks up. "What Jeremy Rockliff has been doing is running around with hats and posters telling people about policy that has no detail to it," Mr Winter said. The no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff, put forward by Labor and supported by the Greens and three crossbench members, was critical of his budget management. Tasmania's net debt is set to more than double to almost $11 billion in 2028/29, according to the most recent budget. An increased number of voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election, Tasmania's second in two years and fourth in seven years. Almost 54,000 people have cast pre-poll votes heading into the final week of campaigning, more than double the 26,000 figure at the equivalent point in 2024. The Liberals hold 14 seats and Labor 10 in the state's 35-seat lower house. Liberal and Labor leaders have traded barbs over a website address and a signature policy business name as Tasmania's election campaign enters its final week. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, some six weeks after minority Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a vote of no-confidence in parliament. The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have governed in minority since 2023 with voter surveys pointing to another hung parliament. Former Labor premier Paul Lennon has thrown a spanner in the works of the Liberals by registering the business name TasInsure. TasInsure is the Liberals' self-described signature campaign pledge to create a state-owned insurer. The Liberals returned serve somewhat, setting up a website at after the Labor-named pledge to create five government-run bulk-billed GP clinics. Mr Rockliff, whose party has committed to matching Labor's TassieDoc plan, denied his party was playing political games. "(The website) is simply explaining a policy," he told reporters on Saturday. Mr Lennon told The Australian he registered TasInsure to expose the fact it wasn't a serious proposal. Labor leader Dean Winter said he wasn't concerned about the Liberals claiming because information would be available on official health channels if he was elected. He said Mr Rockliff had gone to the trouble of making TasInsure merchandise without providing costs or any modelling about why the proposal stacks up. "What Jeremy Rockliff has been doing is running around with hats and posters telling people about policy that has no detail to it," Mr Winter said. The no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff, put forward by Labor and supported by the Greens and three crossbench members, was critical of his budget management. Tasmania's net debt is set to more than double to almost $11 billion in 2028/29, according to the most recent budget. An increased number of voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election, Tasmania's second in two years and fourth in seven years. Almost 54,000 people have cast pre-poll votes heading into the final week of campaigning, more than double the 26,000 figure at the equivalent point in 2024. The Liberals hold 14 seats and Labor 10 in the state's 35-seat lower house. Liberal and Labor leaders have traded barbs over a website address and a signature policy business name as Tasmania's election campaign enters its final week. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, some six weeks after minority Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a vote of no-confidence in parliament. The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have governed in minority since 2023 with voter surveys pointing to another hung parliament. Former Labor premier Paul Lennon has thrown a spanner in the works of the Liberals by registering the business name TasInsure. TasInsure is the Liberals' self-described signature campaign pledge to create a state-owned insurer. The Liberals returned serve somewhat, setting up a website at after the Labor-named pledge to create five government-run bulk-billed GP clinics. Mr Rockliff, whose party has committed to matching Labor's TassieDoc plan, denied his party was playing political games. "(The website) is simply explaining a policy," he told reporters on Saturday. Mr Lennon told The Australian he registered TasInsure to expose the fact it wasn't a serious proposal. Labor leader Dean Winter said he wasn't concerned about the Liberals claiming because information would be available on official health channels if he was elected. He said Mr Rockliff had gone to the trouble of making TasInsure merchandise without providing costs or any modelling about why the proposal stacks up. "What Jeremy Rockliff has been doing is running around with hats and posters telling people about policy that has no detail to it," Mr Winter said. The no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff, put forward by Labor and supported by the Greens and three crossbench members, was critical of his budget management. Tasmania's net debt is set to more than double to almost $11 billion in 2028/29, according to the most recent budget. An increased number of voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election, Tasmania's second in two years and fourth in seven years. Almost 54,000 people have cast pre-poll votes heading into the final week of campaigning, more than double the 26,000 figure at the equivalent point in 2024. The Liberals hold 14 seats and Labor 10 in the state's 35-seat lower house.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Website, business name-slanging in election campaign
Paul Lennon has poked Tasmania's election campaign, exposing what he says is a non-serious policy. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) Paul Lennon has poked Tasmania's election campaign, exposing what he says is a non-serious policy. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Liberal and Labor leaders have traded barbs over a website address and a signature policy business name as Tasmania's election campaign enters its final week. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, some six weeks after minority Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a vote of no-confidence in parliament. The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have governed in minority since 2023 with voter surveys pointing to another hung parliament. Former Labor premier Paul Lennon has thrown a spanner in the works of the Liberals by registering the business name TasInsure. TasInsure is the Liberals' self-described signature campaign pledge to create a state-owned insurer. The Liberals returned serve somewhat, setting up a website at after the Labor-named pledge to create five government-run bulk-billed GP clinics. Mr Rockliff, whose party has committed to matching Labor's TassieDoc plan, denied his party was playing political games. "(The website) is simply explaining a policy," he told reporters on Saturday. Mr Lennon told The Australian he registered TasInsure to expose the fact it wasn't a serious proposal. Labor leader Dean Winter said he wasn't concerned about the Liberals claiming because information would be available on official health channels if he was elected. He said Mr Rockliff had gone to the trouble of making TasInsure merchandise without providing costs or any modelling about why the proposal stacks up. "What Jeremy Rockliff has been doing is running around with hats and posters telling people about policy that has no detail to it," Mr Winter said. The no-confidence motion against Mr Rockliff, put forward by Labor and supported by the Greens and three crossbench members, was critical of his budget management. Tasmania's net debt is set to more than double to almost $11 billion in 2028/29, according to the most recent budget. An increased number of voters have already made up their minds ahead of the election, Tasmania's second in two years and fourth in seven years. Almost 54,000 people have cast pre-poll votes heading into the final week of campaigning, more than double the 26,000 figure at the equivalent point in 2024. The Liberals hold 14 seats and Labor 10 in the state's 35-seat lower house.
The Advertiser
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled
Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveiled his party's signature policy on Wednesday to support families and small businesses facing rising insurance costs. TasInsure will offer affordable insurance for home, contents, small business, community groups and events, and regional insurance. Under the Liberals' "most significant" campaign announcement, households could expect to save $250 or more on insurance premiums annually, and small businesses to pay 20 per cent less, Mr Rockliff said. The insurance industry made $6 billion in profits last year, while average Tasmanian premiums rose by 35 per cent over the past two years. The premier said the national market had failed his state. "In the absence of a national approach, we are going at it alone to protect Tasmanians from exorbitant increases in insurance premiums," Mr Rockliff said. "It'll be cheaper, it'll be fairer, and it will be ours." Any profits made by TasInsure will be reinvested to ensure premiums are kept low, he added. Draft legislation will be presented for consultation by the end of the year, and the government will need to gain national accreditation. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the "game-changing" announcement after insurance costs were listed as a top-two concern for small businesses. "There has been a market failure in the insurance industry caused by massive disasters in the mainland that throw the premiums out right across the nation," chief executive Michael Bailey said. But Labor leader Dean Winter said the policy was "dangerous, reckless and dodgy", which puts Tasmania "on a pathway to bankruptcy". "It's a premier who's been saying he wants to privatise for the last six months, and now he says he wants to open a new public business," he said. "This is a desperate bid from the premier." The Opposition on Wednesday announced a policy to "stop bill shock" and allow Tasmanians to pay government bills monthly at no extra cost. "We know that it's really tough when you get bill shock - one big bill a quarter makes it really tough for people to make ends meet," Mr Winter said. The policy is part of a suite of proposals, including previously announced power price caps and a freeze on car registration costs, Labor said would help with household budgets. The Greens also unveiled the second part of their budget repair plan, which they say would save the state $363 million by 2027/28. The minor party will end $12 million in subsidies to the native forest logging industry and more than $37 million to TasRacing, while also reducing the Treasurer's reserve back to $10 million from $40 million. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, the second time in two years, after its parliament passed a no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff in early June. The Liberals have governed in minority since 2023, and collapsing relationships with the crossbench have triggered the past two elections. Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveiled his party's signature policy on Wednesday to support families and small businesses facing rising insurance costs. TasInsure will offer affordable insurance for home, contents, small business, community groups and events, and regional insurance. Under the Liberals' "most significant" campaign announcement, households could expect to save $250 or more on insurance premiums annually, and small businesses to pay 20 per cent less, Mr Rockliff said. The insurance industry made $6 billion in profits last year, while average Tasmanian premiums rose by 35 per cent over the past two years. The premier said the national market had failed his state. "In the absence of a national approach, we are going at it alone to protect Tasmanians from exorbitant increases in insurance premiums," Mr Rockliff said. "It'll be cheaper, it'll be fairer, and it will be ours." Any profits made by TasInsure will be reinvested to ensure premiums are kept low, he added. Draft legislation will be presented for consultation by the end of the year, and the government will need to gain national accreditation. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the "game-changing" announcement after insurance costs were listed as a top-two concern for small businesses. "There has been a market failure in the insurance industry caused by massive disasters in the mainland that throw the premiums out right across the nation," chief executive Michael Bailey said. But Labor leader Dean Winter said the policy was "dangerous, reckless and dodgy", which puts Tasmania "on a pathway to bankruptcy". "It's a premier who's been saying he wants to privatise for the last six months, and now he says he wants to open a new public business," he said. "This is a desperate bid from the premier." The Opposition on Wednesday announced a policy to "stop bill shock" and allow Tasmanians to pay government bills monthly at no extra cost. "We know that it's really tough when you get bill shock - one big bill a quarter makes it really tough for people to make ends meet," Mr Winter said. The policy is part of a suite of proposals, including previously announced power price caps and a freeze on car registration costs, Labor said would help with household budgets. The Greens also unveiled the second part of their budget repair plan, which they say would save the state $363 million by 2027/28. The minor party will end $12 million in subsidies to the native forest logging industry and more than $37 million to TasRacing, while also reducing the Treasurer's reserve back to $10 million from $40 million. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, the second time in two years, after its parliament passed a no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff in early June. The Liberals have governed in minority since 2023, and collapsing relationships with the crossbench have triggered the past two elections. Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveiled his party's signature policy on Wednesday to support families and small businesses facing rising insurance costs. TasInsure will offer affordable insurance for home, contents, small business, community groups and events, and regional insurance. Under the Liberals' "most significant" campaign announcement, households could expect to save $250 or more on insurance premiums annually, and small businesses to pay 20 per cent less, Mr Rockliff said. The insurance industry made $6 billion in profits last year, while average Tasmanian premiums rose by 35 per cent over the past two years. The premier said the national market had failed his state. "In the absence of a national approach, we are going at it alone to protect Tasmanians from exorbitant increases in insurance premiums," Mr Rockliff said. "It'll be cheaper, it'll be fairer, and it will be ours." Any profits made by TasInsure will be reinvested to ensure premiums are kept low, he added. Draft legislation will be presented for consultation by the end of the year, and the government will need to gain national accreditation. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the "game-changing" announcement after insurance costs were listed as a top-two concern for small businesses. "There has been a market failure in the insurance industry caused by massive disasters in the mainland that throw the premiums out right across the nation," chief executive Michael Bailey said. But Labor leader Dean Winter said the policy was "dangerous, reckless and dodgy", which puts Tasmania "on a pathway to bankruptcy". "It's a premier who's been saying he wants to privatise for the last six months, and now he says he wants to open a new public business," he said. "This is a desperate bid from the premier." The Opposition on Wednesday announced a policy to "stop bill shock" and allow Tasmanians to pay government bills monthly at no extra cost. "We know that it's really tough when you get bill shock - one big bill a quarter makes it really tough for people to make ends meet," Mr Winter said. The policy is part of a suite of proposals, including previously announced power price caps and a freeze on car registration costs, Labor said would help with household budgets. The Greens also unveiled the second part of their budget repair plan, which they say would save the state $363 million by 2027/28. The minor party will end $12 million in subsidies to the native forest logging industry and more than $37 million to TasRacing, while also reducing the Treasurer's reserve back to $10 million from $40 million. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, the second time in two years, after its parliament passed a no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff in early June. The Liberals have governed in minority since 2023, and collapsing relationships with the crossbench have triggered the past two elections. Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveiled his party's signature policy on Wednesday to support families and small businesses facing rising insurance costs. TasInsure will offer affordable insurance for home, contents, small business, community groups and events, and regional insurance. Under the Liberals' "most significant" campaign announcement, households could expect to save $250 or more on insurance premiums annually, and small businesses to pay 20 per cent less, Mr Rockliff said. The insurance industry made $6 billion in profits last year, while average Tasmanian premiums rose by 35 per cent over the past two years. The premier said the national market had failed his state. "In the absence of a national approach, we are going at it alone to protect Tasmanians from exorbitant increases in insurance premiums," Mr Rockliff said. "It'll be cheaper, it'll be fairer, and it will be ours." Any profits made by TasInsure will be reinvested to ensure premiums are kept low, he added. Draft legislation will be presented for consultation by the end of the year, and the government will need to gain national accreditation. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the "game-changing" announcement after insurance costs were listed as a top-two concern for small businesses. "There has been a market failure in the insurance industry caused by massive disasters in the mainland that throw the premiums out right across the nation," chief executive Michael Bailey said. But Labor leader Dean Winter said the policy was "dangerous, reckless and dodgy", which puts Tasmania "on a pathway to bankruptcy". "It's a premier who's been saying he wants to privatise for the last six months, and now he says he wants to open a new public business," he said. "This is a desperate bid from the premier." The Opposition on Wednesday announced a policy to "stop bill shock" and allow Tasmanians to pay government bills monthly at no extra cost. "We know that it's really tough when you get bill shock - one big bill a quarter makes it really tough for people to make ends meet," Mr Winter said. The policy is part of a suite of proposals, including previously announced power price caps and a freeze on car registration costs, Labor said would help with household budgets. The Greens also unveiled the second part of their budget repair plan, which they say would save the state $363 million by 2027/28. The minor party will end $12 million in subsidies to the native forest logging industry and more than $37 million to TasRacing, while also reducing the Treasurer's reserve back to $10 million from $40 million. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, the second time in two years, after its parliament passed a no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff in early June. The Liberals have governed in minority since 2023, and collapsing relationships with the crossbench have triggered the past two elections.
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
'Cheaper, fairer, ours': state insurance firm unveiled
Households and businesses could pay less for insurance under a Liberal plan for a government-owned provider, as cost-of-living issues continue to dominate ahead of a state election. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveiled his party's signature policy on Wednesday to support families and small businesses facing rising insurance costs. TasInsure will offer affordable insurance for home, contents, small business, community groups and events, and regional insurance. Under the Liberals' "most significant" campaign announcement, households could expect to save $250 or more on insurance premiums annually, and small businesses to pay 20 per cent less, Mr Rockliff said. The insurance industry made $6 billion in profits last year, while average Tasmanian premiums rose by 35 per cent over the past two years. The premier said the national market had failed his state. "In the absence of a national approach, we are going at it alone to protect Tasmanians from exorbitant increases in insurance premiums," Mr Rockliff said. "It'll be cheaper, it'll be fairer, and it will be ours." Any profits made by TasInsure will be reinvested to ensure premiums are kept low, he added. Draft legislation will be presented for consultation by the end of the year, and the government will need to gain national accreditation. The Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the "game-changing" announcement after insurance costs were listed as a top-two concern for small businesses. "There has been a market failure in the insurance industry caused by massive disasters in the mainland that throw the premiums out right across the nation," chief executive Michael Bailey said. But Labor leader Dean Winter said the policy was "dangerous, reckless and dodgy", which puts Tasmania "on a pathway to bankruptcy". "It's a premier who's been saying he wants to privatise for the last six months, and now he says he wants to open a new public business," he said. "This is a desperate bid from the premier." The Opposition on Wednesday announced a policy to "stop bill shock" and allow Tasmanians to pay government bills monthly at no extra cost. "We know that it's really tough when you get bill shock - one big bill a quarter makes it really tough for people to make ends meet," Mr Winter said. The policy is part of a suite of proposals, including previously announced power price caps and a freeze on car registration costs, Labor said would help with household budgets. The Greens also unveiled the second part of their budget repair plan, which they say would save the state $363 million by 2027/28. The minor party will end $12 million in subsidies to the native forest logging industry and more than $37 million to TasRacing, while also reducing the Treasurer's reserve back to $10 million from $40 million. The island state is heading to the polls on July 19, the second time in two years, after its parliament passed a no-confidence motion in Mr Rockliff in early June. The Liberals have governed in minority since 2023, and collapsing relationships with the crossbench have triggered the past two elections.
