Bridget Archer Tests Leadership | Adelaide News

Tasmania’s political scene just got a lot more interesting as Premier Jeremy Rockliff names Bridget Archer to act as premier while he’s away — a bold move seen by many as a stealth leadership test for the former federal MP who only entered state parliament last year. Known for her independent streak in federal politics, Archer now faces the tough realities of defending Tasmania’s health system while pushing for efficiencies. Rockliff backs her wholeheartedly, calling her a fighter who gets “Team Tasmania,” but the path to leadership isn’t clear-cut — with senior conservatives also eyeing the top job. With the Liberals holding power on a knife’s edge, Archer’s moderate appeal could be vital to keeping crossbench and Green support — making this more than just a temporary reshuffle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/533e4d73c0d8e26c