Long wait looms for Tassie election call
Tasmanian voters look set for a long wait for the ultimate outcome of today’s unexpected and unwanted state election. All you need to know ahead of the vote count.
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Last-ditch pitches: the major parties give their last sell for the election
In the final hours before Tasmanians hit the polling booths, candidates from the major parties have given their final pitch to the state on why they deserve to be elected. What they have to say.
Unions still asking if Premier supports privatisation
“When you change your position on an issue by 180 degrees, it’s reasonable for people to ask some questions”: Unions are still questioning the Premier’s privatisation stance, up to the day of voting polls opening.
Labor commits to breast scan change
Tasmanian Labor would make an immediate change in breast cancer screening practices if elected, bringing the state in line with BreastScreen Australia’s national policy.
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Labor makes huge call on future of Marinus Link
Opposition Leader Dean Winter has announced that he will make a momentous call on the Marinus Link project if Labor wins government at the 2025 state election. WHAT HE’S PROPOSING>>>
Why community sector is pleading for support ahead of state election
The state’s community services sector says it needs greater support from government if it is to continue delivering frontline support to the Tasmanians who need them most.
FULL LIST: Every candidate running in the 2025 state election
FULL LIST: Tasmanian Electoral Commission has announced the names of all 161 candidates for the 2025 House of Assembly elections.
Slice of $35 billion pie: Stadium ‘to cash in on conference market’
A stadium at Macquarie Point would help Tasmania claim a larger slice of the $35 billion national business events market, and supercharge the state into a premier conference destination.
Greens push suburban rail development plan
A new authority should be established to boost housing development along Hobart’s northern suburban rail corridor, the Greens say.
Halved bus fares to stay if Libs win
Tasmanians will enjoy another 12 months of half-priced public transport if the Liberal government is re-elected at the July 19 state election, the Franklin MP Eric Abetz has pledged.
Labor backs childcare boost
A Labor government would build or upgrade another 20 before and after school care centres to assist families with childcare, Labor leader Dean Winter said.
O’Byrne accuses Winter of dishonesty
Independent MP David O’Byrne says it was dishonest of Labor’s Dean Winter to accuse him of steadfastly backing the Liberals during the last term of government.
Election a chance for change: TasCOSS
The 2025 state election is an opportunity for action on the matters which really matter to Tasmanians, TasCOSS CEO Adrienne Picone says. What she says Tasmanians are calling for.
Health Minister pulls a hammy
Health Minster Jacquie Petrusma has suffered an injury that has laid her low during her bid for re-election.
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