Tasmanian Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson Resigns Amid No-Confidence Motion

Facing a no-confidence vote over the Spirit of Tasmania project, Ferguson steps down from the frontbench, leaving a leadership gap.

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.