There is speculation that two low-profile state government backbenchers are set to resign from the Liberal Party this morning due to their opposition to a new stadium in Hobart.
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It is believed a press conference will be held in Launceston this morning at which Bass Liberal MHA Lara Alexander will announce her intention to sit as an independent in parliament until the next election.
It is further understood Lyons Liberal MHA John Tucker will announce his resignation from the party to also sit as an independent.
The move would plunge the government into minority and would mean it would need to negotiate with three independent members and two Greens members to pass future legislation.
A former accountant and St Vincent de Paul chief executive officer, Ms Alexander was elected to parliament on a recount following the resignation of former Education Minister Sarah Courtney.
Mr Tucker too was elected on a countback following the resignation of long-time parliamentarian Rene Hidding in 2019.
He was re-elected at the 2021 state election.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
