Jeremy Rockliff was reinstated as premier following a state election on July 19 that resulted in another hung parliament, but he encountered a challenge regarding his support when parliament reconvened on Tuesday.

Labor’s bid to govern required the support of the five-seat Greens, who on Monday declared they were unable to support an “uncompromising” Winter.

Even though the Labor leader, Dean Winter, was aware that his party lacked the necessary votes to unseat the Liberals, he proceeded to introduce a no-confidence motion for discussion. Source: AAP / Chris Kidd

The Liberals have made several policy concessions during crossbench negotiations, including pledging to ban greyhound racing and review salmon farming.

“The opposition leader has continued to demonstrate that he has learned nothing.”

‘Deeply disappointing and frustrating’

“Here we are again, groundhog day … because you want to score a political point.”