One of the most senior members of the Tasmanian Liberal government, Michael Ferguson, has resigned from cabinet in the face of growing scrutiny over the bungled rollout of new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
Tasmanian deputy premier Michael Ferguson has announced he is resigning from cabinet ahead of a no-confidence motion which was expected on Tuesday.
He was due to face a no-confidence motion over his handling of the rollout of new Spirit of Tasmania vessels and associated port upgrades. "I'm so grateful to people at Bass for electing me now six times to serve and represent them in Parliament," Mr Ferguson said."I've had incredible opportunities provided to me by Will Hodgman, Peter Gutwein and Jeremy Rockliff."Labor, the Greens, independents Kristie Johnston and David O'Byrne, and Jacqui Lambie Network MP Andrew Jenner had signalled their loss of confidence in Mr Ferguson.Mr Ferguson said the numbers couldn't be ignored.
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