A widening split has emerged in the Liberal caucus in the wake of Jeremy Rockliff’s arrogant attempt to cling onto power.

As reported by The Australian, both Abetz and Ferguson are doing all they can behind the scenes to assume the top job.

According to Liberal insiders, seven members of the caucus have indicated that they want to roll Rockliff and avoid the fallen Premier’s second early election in 16 months.

Eric Abetz, Michael Ferguson, Felix Ellis, Guy Barnett, Madeleine Ogilvie, Simon Behrakis and Simon Wood are reportedly all pushing for a change in leadership so the Liberals can save the furniture.

This means Rockliff is only two more votes away from being toppled.

Jeremy Rockliff hasn’t just lost the confidence of the Parliament, he’s rapidly losing the confidence of his party too as his minority government collapses for the second time in less than two years.

Shane Broad MP
Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Assembly