Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff announced a cabinet reshuffle following the resignations of racing minister Jane Howlett and Madeleine Ogilvie. Roger Jaensch takes on new portfolios, including Tourism and Racing, while Jo Palmer adds Minister for Women to her responsibilities.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed in parliament that $525,000 in taxpayer-funded legal fees for former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett were for fighting the Integrity Commission. The total legal costs, including the commission's own expenses, approach $1 million.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed that nearly $1 million in taxpayer funds have been used for legal fees for former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett, who were fighting the Integrity Commission. Both ministers resigned to the backbench over accusations of misleading parliament.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has reshuffled his cabinet following the resignations of two ministers. Roger Jaensch takes on new portfolios including Tourism and Racing, while Jo Palmer assumes responsibility for Women and Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. These changes come after Jane Howlett resigned over legal fees and Madeleine Ogilvie stepped down amid accusations of misleading parliament.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed that nearly $1 million in taxpayer funds covered legal fees for former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett fighting the Integrity Commission. Both have resigned to the backbench over accusations of misleading parliament.
Tasmania's Liberal government is in turmoil after two ministers, Jane Howlett and Madeleine Ogilvie, resigned within two weeks. Their departures were reportedly forced by opposition and crossbench demands due to concerns over misleading parliament and unexplained legal fees. Premier Jeremy Rockliff faces pressure to demonstrate accountability and transparency.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet, citing "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to leave Premier Jeremy Rockliff's cabinet in two weeks, facing pressure over legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding election caretaker mode breaches.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to leave Premier Jeremy Rockliff's cabinet in two weeks, facing pressure over $300,000 in legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding a caretaker mode breach.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. This follows mounting pressure over $405,000 in taxpayer-funded legal fees and questions about her office's knowledge of a caretaker mode breach during the last election. She will remain in parliament on the backbench.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She faced pressure over $300,000 in legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding a caretaker mode breach during the last election. Howlett will remain in parliament on the backbench.
Tasmania's Racing Minister Jane Howlett has resigned from cabinet due to "relentless personal and political" attacks. She is the second minister to resign in two weeks, facing pressure over legal fees and conflicting evidence regarding election caretaker mode breaches.
Tasmanian Racing Minister Jane Howlett is under pressure to resign after evidence suggested her office knew about Tasracing messaging that breached election guidelines. A consultant testified that Howlett's senior adviser was aware of the messaging before it was sent, contradicting statutory declarations. Opposition parties are demanding her resignation, drawing parallels to a former minister's departure over legal fees.
Tasmanian Greens and Labor are calling for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign or be sacked due to her failure to disclose details about publicly funded legal proceedings totaling $303,800. This follows a similar controversy involving former minister Madeleine Ogilvie.
