Key Tasmanian independent MPs David O'Byrne and Kristie Johnston give formal guarantees of confidence and supply to the Liberal minority government. Here's what in the deals.
Tas manian Premier Jeremy Rockliff can now rely on 19 out of 35 votes for any initial confidence and supply votes in the new parliament, after reaching agreements with two independents.
With the new independents on board, it guarantees Mr Rockliff has 19 of the 35 votes on the floor when parliament returns. Mr Rockliff has agreed to give all independent MPs greater access to departmental staff and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel — which helps MPs to draft legislation.The premier will also remove so-called 'Dorothy dixer' questions — those asked by government backbenchers to ministers in question time — and replace them with constituent questions.
"As part of my assessment of the merits of matters in relation to confidence where possible I would seek to discuss them with you as a matter of urgency and priority."The agreements with Ms Johnston and Mr O'Byrne contain some differences to the confidence and supply agreement made with the JLN, which was signed with Mr Rockliff two weeks ago.
But if adjournment is not practicable, they must vote with the government even if it is contrary to their views. Constitutional law specialist Anne Twomey described the limits on JLN members as "pretty extreme", and said the party had given up its strong negotiating position."I thank both members for their goodwill and constructive input which have been in the interests of ensuring the stability and certainty Tasmanians desire and deserve," he said.
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