However, Winter hasn’t ruled out trying to form government if the Liberals are unable to get a left-leaning independent crossbench onside.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will ask the governor to recommission his Liberal government. Source: AAP / Chris Kidd

“I’ve spoken to a number of members of the crossbench and offered Labor will try and work differently and collaboratively,” he said on Saturday.

Kristie Johnston, who has been re-elected as one of the independents, states that she will not engage in a formal confidence and supply agreement with either of the major parties. Instead, she will offer support based on merit.

Independent Kristie Johnston says she will not enter into a formal deal with the Liberals or Labor. Source: AAP / Chris Kidd

“They need to negotiate and respect the views of parliament,” she told AAP.

The June vote, which triggered the election, lashed ballooning debt under the Liberals and bungled Bass Strait ferry delivery.