The former Tasmanian premier Lara Giddings is making no guarantees she will serve out a full term as the Labor member for Franklin.
According to Labor sources, Ms Giddings was considering quitting state politics.
Her departure could clear the way for her former colleague, David O’Byrne, to return to Parliament.
Tipped as a future leader of the Labor party, Mr O’Byrne lost his seat at last year’s state election.