In Depth

Labor's David O'Byrne to remain in parliament after two caucus meetings and Rebecca White's ultimatum

Adam Holmes
Matt Maloney
August 24 2021 - 7:45am
In a tense 24 hours for Labor, leader Rebecca White twice urged David O'Byrne to resign, while their health spokesperson Dr Bastian Seidel announced his own resignation.
In a tense 24 hours for Labor, leader Rebecca White twice urged David O'Byrne to resign, while their health spokesperson Dr Bastian Seidel announced his own resignation.

Tasmanian Labor reached a partial conclusion to its David O'Byrne matter after two caucus meetings, the intervention of two former premiers, an ultimatum from the leader and a defence of its processes from the state secretary.

Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

Matt Maloney

Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.