Much has changed in Tasmania's political landscape, so what does it mean for the minority state government?
A lot can change in a few days in Tasmanian politics.
When parliament rose for the winter break, the government had managed to navigate the new normal of an expanded crossbench, while some were lauding a more collaborative approach to legislation.
But the government was under pressure over the Spirit of Tasmania rollout.
Then Senator Jacqui Lambie lobbed a grenade on August 15, calling for infrastructure minister Michael Ferguson to resign.
Jacqui Lambie put a cat among the pigeons when she called for Mr Ferguson's sacking. (ABC News: SAIGURU)
That set off a chain of events. Two of her three MPs were kicked out of the party, which meant new deals would need to be negotiated with the crossbench, and Mr Ferguson relinquished the infrastructure ministry.
So what happens when parliament returns on September 10?
Is the government in danger of falling?
No.
Former JLN MPs, and now independents, Rebekah Pentland and Miriam Beswick have confirmed confidence and supply with the government.
Fellow independent David O'Byrne says his confidence and supply agreement remains, while other independents Kristie Johnston and Craig Garland have wanted this parliament to work in the best interests of Tasmanians.
Even Labor leader Dean Winter says he doesn't want to see an early election, and won't be moving any no-confidence motions at this stage.
Kristie Johnston is one of five independents on an expanded crossbench. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
Will this make things harder for Premier Jeremy Rockliff?
Yes and no.
The lower house has 35 seats. The Liberals have 14, Labor 10, the Greens five, the JLN has gone from three to one, and there are now five independents, up from three.
To pass legislation, Mr Rockliff still needs at least four extra votes.
It will be more difficult in the sense that he now needs to negotiate with more individuals, rather than being able to treat the JLN as a three-member party.
A renegotiated JLN deal would also add more uncertainty to votes in parliament for the government.
It could also be less difficult as both Ms Pentland and Ms Beswick appeared to be more conciliatory with the government, whereas sole remaining Jacqui Lambie Network member Andrew Jenner has been more critical. Having them separated could be beneficial for the premier.
What does it mean for the stadium?
Ms Pentland has been heavily anti-stadium, while Mr Jenner has become increasingly concerned with the state's spending commitments.
The JLN had shown an ability to vote separately on matters, so having two of them become independent won't change much in that regard.
But given Labor now supports the stadium, it has at least 24 of the 35 votes in the lower house — provided the planning process doesn't come back with significant concerns, enough to sway Labor to change its mind.
Andrew Jenner (centre) says he stands by the Jacqui Lambie Network's decision to remove Miriam Beswick (left) and Rebekah Pentland (right) from the party. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
What does it mean for the budget and any cuts?
Almost every year at budget time, opposition parties make noise about not accepting any cuts to frontline services.
But when it comes to providing the government with "supply", all are willing to pass a budget to ensure public workers continue to get paid.
And since the JLN implosion, independents have been willing to continue with their supply arrangements.
The budget might not have any cuts in terms of literal reductions in funding, but it could have reductions over the forward estimates, or reductions in the usual growth of spending.
Ms Beswick (left) and Ms Pentland criticised Jacqui Lambie for not consulting them before calling for Mr Ferguson's resignation. (ABC News: Georgia Hogge)
Where now for the Jacqui Lambie Network?
Winning three seats at the March election may have exceeded Senator Lambie's expectations.
But the ease at which she cast two of her MPs adrift caught some by surprise.
Mr Jenner has matched Senator Lambie's messaging since he won a seat in Lyons, backing her call for Mr Ferguson to resign, and saying that they were elected under her platform, so have an obligation to her and to their voters.
He may seek to renegotiate the confidence and supply deal, which was heavily criticised for making too many concessions.
Mr Ferguson stepping back from infrastructure could be seen as a "win" for Senator Lambie, and could further aid her re-election bid at the next federal election.
Mr Jenner and Ms Pentland with Ms Beswick (centre), who says the past week has been a "roller-coaster". (ABC News: Luke Bowden)
Where now for Michael Ferguson?
He'll remain deputy premier and treasurer, despite relinquishing the infrastructure portfolio.
Michael Ferguson said the "record was clear" as to how the Spirits saga occurred. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)
He will deliver the budget in just over two weeks, and remains central to the functions of government in Tasmania.
His decision to step back from infrastructure wasn't an admission of fault in the Spirit of Tasmania saga, but an attempt to remove "distractions".
He still blames TT-Line for problems with the ship rollouts.
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