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.
“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.
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.
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.
Voters back greater federal funding as the best way out of Tasmania’s debt spiral, according to new polling by the Australia Institute. ANALYSIS >>
The Liberals will set up a government-owned insurance company in a bid to reduce the cost of living for Tasmanian households and small businesses if re-elected at the July 19 state election.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter will battle it out for the state’s top job in a leaders’ debate, just days out from the snap state election. DETAILS >>
Labor leader Dean Winter wants to ease the cost-of-living pressures on young people but also fix the ‘budget crisis’. HIS PLAN >>>
The state government has welcomed plans to build the nation’s largest artificial intelligence facility in Launceston. THE PLANS >>>
Missing two key deadlines for the construction of the Macquarie Point stadium did not mean the state’s deal with the AFL was off, Premier Jeremy Rockliff has said.
A rush of donations to avoid new disclosure laws and the timing of the July 19 state election mean voters will still remain in the dark about who provides the bulk of funding for political parties.
A leading Tassie bookmaker has expressed surprise at betting odds for this month’s state election, with online gaming giant Sportsbet putting Labor a $1.30 favourite to win. FULL ODDS + ANALYSIS >>
The state’s union movement has given its support to the Labor Party’s budget repair plan and says it will work with a Dean Winter-led government to fix the state’s finances.
Franklin candidate Peter George has joined two prominent independent MPs in calls to end taxpayer-funded greyhound racing. Why they’re joining forces.
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