Overview

• Michael Ferguson, a long-standing figure in Tasmanian politics, resigned from his position as Deputy Premier before a no-confidence vote could remove him.
• The controversy centers around delays and cost overruns in the Spirit of Tasmania project, which Ferguson oversaw as Infrastructure Minister.
• Crossbench MPs and political opponents criticized Ferguson for lacking transparency and accountability in handling the project.
• Premier Jeremy Rockliff must now appoint a new Deputy Premier and Treasurer, as Ferguson's resignation leaves these key roles vacant.
• The no-confidence motion, supported by the Greens and independents, underscores the political fallout from the infrastructure debacle.