Garland: No Deal, For Now

Media release – Craig Garland, independent MHA for Braddon, 18 April 2024

Statement from Craig Garland MP, following meeting with the Premier, Jeremy Rockliff.

Newly elected Braddon MP, Craig Garland, today confirmed he has met with the Premier to discuss options for making the returned parliament work.

“I can confirm that I did meet with Jeremy Rockliff last Saturday for a brief informal chat,” Mr Garland said.

“I raised a number of issues with the Premier and he made some suggestions on the appropriate Ministers to begin dialogue with, on these concerns and key issues that I was elected by the community to represent.”

“At this stage, I will not be entering into a deal with the Liberal Party. I have not been invited to, and it is my clear understanding the government does not expect a written agreement from me providing confidence and supply.”

“While we acknowledged that we may disagree on a number of issues, that will not prevent me from continuing conversations with all members of the new Parliament.

“I aim to develop collaborative working relationships with as many of the members of Parliament as possible and thank the Premier, members of all represented parties, and independent members for beginning productive discussions with me.”

Editor’s note: Craig Garland has a YouTube channel. This is the latest video, from early in the election campaign.