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Politics
Ethan James

Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Premier Jeremy Rockliff, right, and deputy Michael Ferguson are confident they can stay in power. (Richard Jupe/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's last Liberal premier has dodged the immediate risk of a snap election but will face more headaches and likely a no-confidence motion when parliament resumes.

Former attorney-general Elise Archer quit Tasmania's parliament on Wednesday after Premier Jeremy Rockliff threatened to call an election if she didn't leave or agree to provide confidence and supply.

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