'I apologise': Tasmanian premier pledges reforms after Ogilvie legal saga

Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his ministers previously refused to provide details around their knowledge of Ms Ogilvie's legal proceedings. (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke)

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has apologised for his government's handling of allegations that ex-minister Madeleine Ogilvie misled parliament when asked if she was involved in a Supreme Court proceeding.

In response, Mr Rockliff also announced transparency reforms to strengthen confidence in decisions to use public funds for politicians' legal matters.

Independent, Labor and Greens MPs say their options are to censure the premier, send the issue to a committee, or order the premier to produce documents in parliament.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has apologised for how he handled the Madeleine Ogilvie legal saga, but has not shed more light on key questions, including whether he knew she had potentially misled parliament.

Ms Ogilvie, a former minister, resigned from cabinet just over week ago, amid allegations she misled parliament about whether she was a party to any Supreme Court action.

The former Labor MP, turned independent, turned Liberal, had answered "no" at an estimates hearing in November 2025 when asked about the matter.

Days later, she clarified that she was not subject to legal proceedings initiated by another party, but she reserved her right to take any action she deemed necessary.

On May 28, when asked by the Greens in parliament, she finally revealed she had initiated court action.

Madeleine Ogilvie's portfolios have been redistributed to other ministers following her resignation. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)

After refusing to answer questions about what he knew and when during estimates hearings last week, on the basis of "legal confidentiality", the premier has now acknowledged the clarification Ms Ogilvie gave should have been "broader".

"I accept that I should have interrogated the issue further and ensured a more appropriate response was provided," he said.

"As I have consistently stated, this is a complex matter involving legal sensitivities and confidentiality requirements," Mr Rockliff said.

"However, I have sought further advice on what information can appropriately be publicly disclosed."

Mr Rockliff's apology follows a letter from the Greens and independents Helen Burnet, Peter George and Kristie Johnston who called on him to answer a series of questions relating to Ms Ogilvie's resignation.

Labor also demanded that the premier provide basic information about what he knew and when.

Premier Rockliff's statement does not address those questions