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’.
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‘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.
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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PM flies in to bolster Winter’s campaign, talking up health spend
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined state Opposition Leader Dean Winter on the campaign trail, talking up federal Labor’s credentials in boosting access to primary health care.
‘Finalising a support package’: Nyrstar bailout appears close
A joint state and federal support package to help bail out Nyrstar’s troubled Tasmanian operations appears to be close, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff saying he hopes an announcement will made soon.
‘Loopy’: Former Premier lashes TasInsure and calls for costings
As Premier Jeremy Rockliff continues to spruik his plans for Tasmania to have its own insurance business, a former Premier and treasurer wants him to provide the case for the scheme.
Winter promises $2m boost to women’s health under Labor
A Labor government would boost women’s health with free specialised clinics around the state, Opposition leader Dean Winter pledged on Friday.
‘Desperate’: Labor candidate responds after ineligibility claims
Labor candidate Jessica Munday has rejected Liberal claims she is ineligible to stand in this month’s state election and has released legal advice from a former Solicitor-General backing her up.
Wooley: History repeats as the rich party in a dying city
From the 18th century salons of Versailles to the festivities in Venice, it appears that the ruling classes still do not listen, writes Charles Wooley.
Appetite for construction: concert industry gunning for stadium
The proposed Mac Point stadium is already creating waves among major concert promoters, the TPC has been told, with the new venue forecast to return annual profits of up to $2 million.
Top barrister says ALP star candidate ineligible
Questions over the eligibility of a Labor candidate could lead to a by-election in Franklin — or even a re-run of the entire state election, a leading barrister has warned.
Premier spruiks insurance plan
Cheaper premiums offered by a state-owned insurance company would drive down the costs of living including grocery prices, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
You get a discount, and you get a discount: Labor takes aim at bill shock
Tasmanians would be able to pay monthly instalments on all their bills from government-owned businesses including power and car registration to avoid quarterly bill shock if Labor wins the election.
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