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Bridget Archer standing in for Rockliff is a soft-launched succession plan
Bridget Archer will act as Tasmanian premier for one week starting Wednesday while Jeremy Rockliff is away. This move could intensify intra-party rivalries as Archer's recent criticism of the health system faces scrutiny. Rockliff supports her choices, aligning with her traditional Liberal views on social issues.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 00:30 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 00:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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