Explainer: Likely winners and losers, FAQs and how we got here
As the votes are being counted, the Mercury’s David Killick and Bridget Clarke explain the layout of Tasmania’s House of Assembly, the current state of play and how we got here.
Politics
Winter’s gamble on dethroning Premier backfires
Dean Winter’s gamble on toppling Jeremy Rockliff has backfired for the Labor Party, as the premier told the tally room he would ask the Governor to ‘recommission the government’.
‘Sends a message’: Stadium backers hit streets in election day march
Supporters of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium made their voices heard at both the ballot box and in the streets on Saturday, coming out in force to spruik the potential virtues of the project.
Voters favour Winter in hung parliament: YouGov poll
The final public poll of the Tasmanian election campaign released on Friday night points to another hung parliament, with unprecedented support for minor parties and independents.
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Vote Earth rally calls out major parties’ lack of environmental policy
Hundreds have taken a stand for climate action on parliament lawns, calling out a lack of policy from the major parties. Read what they have to say
Labor says long list of Liberal failures at campaign launch
Six days out until polling day and Tasmanian Labor has launched its campaign from the birth seat of the party. Why they say Tasmania can’t afford 15 years of the Liberals:
‘Very concerning’: 14 family violence incidents every day
The incidence of family violence in Tasmania is growing but the number of people completing rehabilitation programs has plummeted. What a community legal service believes needs to happen.
Wooley: Finding a safe port amid a political storm won’t be easy
The next Tasmanian government faces ferry blowout and political reckoning, writes Charles Wooley
TasInsure a reality in 100 days, says Ellis
The Liberals have released a legislation timeline for TasInsure, with one MP saying the scheme will then face public scrutiny. What we know.
‘Out of their depth’: Jim Chalmers lambasts Liberals in Tasmania
Labor Party faithfuls will gather to hear the keynote address from federal treasurer Jim Chalmers at its campaign launch. What he will say.
Police roster reform backed by both parties
A significant shake-up is on the cards for Tasmania’s police force, with both major parties pledging to transform rosters. The police union’s response.
Libs pledge perinatal mental health expansion
As election day approaches, the Liberal Party has announced a major commitment to Tassie families, promising a significant boost aimed at supporting mums and bubs across the state.
Former racing minister wants end to greyhound racing
Polling has shown Tasmanians are opposed to public funding of the greyhound industry. The former racing minister who wants funding phased out and why.
Hobart clinic promise will ease three hour trip to visit doctor
Getting to visit the GP is often difficult but for some eastern shore residents it can involve a three hour round-trip. Labor plans to make it easier for people at Risdon Vale.
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