The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have confirmed that Premier Jeremy Rockliff did not breach Section 70(2) of the Criminal Code when he issued a letter to Elise Archer seen as an ultimatum.
The DPP says that upon considering the complaint by Ms Archer, they are of the view that it does not disclose an offence – and therefore will not be recommending Police investigate the matter.
“Upon considering the material supplied by Ms Archer, I am of the view that it does not disclose an offence by the Premier.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has welcomed the decision, saying he will “continue to always put Tasmania’s interests first”.
Archer quit Parliament earlier this month after Premier Rockliff said he would call an election if she did’t make a decision on her future in Parliament.
Archer, who was the state’s Attorney General, resigned from her position after allegations of bullying and inappropriate behaviour.
At the time, Archer said she was ‘proud of her achievements’ during her time in Parliament.
“It is clear to me that the leadership of the Liberal Party continues to fail to support ambitious women,” she wrote in September.
