Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost a second minister in a matter of weeks over accusations of misleading conduct and questions about use of taxpayer money for legal funds.
Racing Minister Jane Howlett on Tuesday announced she would drop her portfolios and move to the back bench.
It comes a day after calls from opposition MPs for her to resign over allegations her office provided misleading information about election text messages sent in breach of convention.
"It is obvious that the relentless personal and political attack on me is causing a significant distraction for the government, which I cannot allow to continue," Ms Howlett said.
"It has been an honour to serve the people of Tasmania across multiple portfolios. I have done so with a total focus on public duty.
