Election counting continues, result likely in two weeks
It is a nervous wait for some candidates in Saturday’s election but the make-up of the House of Assembly should be known by August 2. The latest from the TEC.
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2025 State Election action by division
The Tasmania State Election 2025 delivered stunning upsets and surprising comebacks, as independents made inroads across the state’s five divisions. Here’s the Mercury’s breakdown by division of the first day of vote counting.
‘Get on with the job’: Libs’ minority rule
It is a likely return to a hung parliament for Tasmania, as the first day of vote counting concluded in the 2025 State Election. Where to next for the state.
Blame game for election won by Libs: analyst
A political analyst said early votes suggest Tasmanians have blamed Labor for sending them back to the polls, just a year after the last election. The full analysis.
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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.
Greens push for long service changes
The Greens have pledged to push for a portable long-service leave scheme for workers care, cleaning and security sectors, no matter who forms government after Saturday’s election. How it works.
Hospital locums costing Tassie twice rural docs
Tasmania is spending double the amount on locums to fill roles within hospitals compared to the cost of using rural generalists – despite a commitment to reform change from the government.
Libs lead, but minority likely: poll
The Liberal Party are on track to win the most seats, but Tasmanian voters look set to deliver neither major party a majority in Saturday’s election, according to the latest opinion polling.
Donation ban bid to give candidates ‘fair go’
All political donations should be banned to improve the integrity of elections, an independent candidate for Franklin Hans Willink says. Why he says we need to “break the link between big chequebooks and political influence”.
Cash boost to secure Party in Paddock’s future
Tassie’s most popular music festival has landed some serious political backing, with the Liberals announcing millions in funding if re-elected over the next three years to secure its future.
Voters want change, Labor poll claims
Tasmanian voters have tired of the Liberals and would prefer a Labor government, according to polling conducted on behalf of the opposition.
Premier doubles down on independents
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out accepting the support of the Greens to form government if the Liberal Party does not win a majority at Saturday’s election.
Tassie parties bank $200k in first donation list
The first tranche of political donations to be revealed under Tasmania’s new disclosure rules have been made public by the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
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