Tasmanian MP John Tucker threatens to 'bring down' minority Liberal government over animal welfare, AFL deal

By : ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published On: 2024-01-05

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If the Tasmanian government was wishing for an easier ride this year, rogue independent MP John Tucker has dashed that hope. The former liberal has given the premier an ultimatum: fix animal welfare in abattoirs and halt work on an AFL high performance centre or he'll trigger an early election.

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