Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has signed an agreement with the three Jacqui Lambie Network MPs to guarantee confidence and supply, with a clause to give 24 hours' notice before they vote against the government. The Greens have criticized the deal, while an Independent has called the Lambie trio 'puppets' of the Liberals.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has inked an agreement with the three Jacqui Lambie Network MPs to guarantee confidence and supply , with a clause to give 24 hours' notice before they vote against the government.
The agreement states the JLN MPs are free to bring forward their own legislation and motions, but must give the government at least 24 hours' notice if they intend to vote "against the government". "Effectively what they have done by signing this agreement is give the government a blank cheque to do as they will."
"All parties have entered into this agreement with goodwill and trust, and I am confident that this agreement will provide the long-term certainty and stability the Tasmanian people expect," Mr Rockliff said.
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