Reported at www.abc.net.au: The Tasmanian government starts the parliamentary year facing criticism for abandoning its independent review of the Integrity Commission, leading to discontent among crossbench MPs.

Despite these challenges, the minority Liberal government maintains support from two independent MPs, preventing immediate threats to its stability or calls for a no-confidence motion from the opposition.

Ongoing issues for the government include the budget deficit and delays in significant projects like the Spirit of Tasmania ferry.