Overview

• Labor’s attempt to install Dean Winter as premier failed after every crossbench MP declined to back the no-confidence motion.
• The Greens and several independents rebuked Labor for refusing to offer policy concessions during negotiations.
• The election left the House finely balanced with Liberals on 14 seats, Labor on 10, the Greens on five and six other crossbenchers holding the balance.
• To secure tolerance from the crossbench, the Liberals pledged to phase out greyhound racing by 2029, halt planned native forest releases and impose a moratorium on salmon farming expansion.
• Labor conceded defeat and will spill its leadership, as parliament elected Liberal Jacquie Petrusma as speaker and Greens MP Helen Burnet as deputy speaker before adjourning until September 9.