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So much for the promise that Tasmanians deserve better from politicians (opens original article in a new tab)

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Tasmanian politicians failed to cooperate as promised, with the premier censured and former ministers resigning over legal and financial controversies, leading to public frustration and calls for change.

  • Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff was censured by parliament for failing to uphold conduct standards regarding two resigning ministers.
  • Two former ministers, Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett, resigned amid legal issues and financial costs totaling $525,000 in taxpayer funds.
  • Opposition and independents criticized the government for lack of transparency and cooperation, with the premier's office accused of leaking information to embarrass colleagues.

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