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PoliticsLive: Labor leader Rebecca White refuses to concede in Tasmania election, hints at Grens alliance
Rebecca White has rejected Premier Jeremy Rockliff's claim of victory, suggesting Labor may be able to form a government.
Welcome to The Weekend Australian's coverage of the day's political events and major headlines, as Tasmania voted in Saturday's state election. Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the Liberal Party are best placed to form government, but voters have ensured a hung parliament in the 35-seat lower house. Recap how election night unfolded below:
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