Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll

Bridget Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last week Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Prominent former federal Liberal MP, Bridget Archer, has announced she will contest a snap Tasmanian election for the embattled state government, amid ongoing political upheaval. The Liberal premier, Jeremy Rockliff, is expected to call an election on Tuesday – only 15 months after Tasmanians last went to the polls – after the state parliament passed a motion of no confidence in him. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email