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.
He sacked her from cabinet five days earlier over workplace bullying allegations and for sending messages he deemed inappropriate.
Ms Archer, elected in 2010 and attorney-general since 2018, launched a scathing departing attack on Mr Rockliff's leadership, claiming she had not been afforded due process.
Mr Rockliff has pledged parliament will return as scheduled on October 17, six days before a recount to determine a replacement for Ms Archer begins.
The Labor opposition has provided the government with a "pair", meaning one of their members will drop out from voting on motions.
But Labor leader Rebecca White flagged bringing forward a no-confidence motion in the premier.
MPs John Tucker and Lara Alexander plunged the government into minority in May when they quit the Liberals to sit as independents.
They have provided votes of supply and confidence since, but have in recent days criticised Mr Rockliff's leadership and indicated their position isn't set in stone.
"I don't think anyone can have confidence in this premier," Ms White told reporters on Thursday.
"We've heard from John Tucker and Lara Alexander that they're questioning whether they maintain confidence in this government and premier.
"I think it is incumbent on the parliament to test whether or not this premier does maintain confidence of the broad parliament."
Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson was confident the government could survive a no-confidence motion.
"(Mr Tucker and Ms Alexander) have been good to their word on confidence and supply and we expect and know we can rely on them into the future," he said.
If the government or premier loses a no-confidence motion it could trigger an election.
Ms Archer's seat in the Hobart-based electorate of Clark is expected to go to a Liberal, which would return the government to 11 of 25 seats in the lower house.
Ms White said Mr Rockliff's "threats" to Ms Archer warrant investigation, potentially by police or the state's Integrity Commission.
Tasmania Police said it had not received any reports in relation to the matter.
Integrity Commission CEO Michael Easton said the commission "doesn't confirm or deny the existence of complaints or investigations".
