Second minister resigns as premier confirms her legal bill has topped $400k (opens original article in a new tab)

Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett resigns from cabinet citing political attacks and distractions, following pressure over legal fees and election-related controversies. Premier Jeremy Rockliff criticized opposition tactics as 'political games'.

• Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett resigns from cabinet due to 'relentless personal and political' attacks
• Howlett faced pressure over $300,000 in taxpayer-funded legal fees and questions about election caretaker mode breach
• Labor and Greens called for her resignation, with crossbench holding majority in parliament
• Howlett criticized opposition for destabilizing minority government for political gain
• Premier Jeremy Rockliff blamed opposition for 'political games' and distraction from governance