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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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.
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.
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Missing key stadium deadlines no deal-breaker: Premier
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New political donations laws in effect but voters none the wiser
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.
Betting the house on red? Bookie says not so fast
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 >>
Unions join business lobby in backing Labor’s budget repair plan
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.
Independents unite to call for end to greyhound racing
Franklin candidate Peter George has joined two prominent independent MPs in calls to end taxpayer-funded greyhound racing. Why they’re joining forces.
‘I’m still here’: Rockliff calls out Winter, makes $240m pledge
Jeremy Rockliff, along with all his Liberal candidates have come out swinging at their official campaign launch rally, as they made a major health announcement, including an extra 250 beds.
Sports voucher promise to override tourism scheme, Labor says
School children across Tasmania would benefit from a sports voucher scheme that would replace a current $10m tourism strategy. How it would work.
‘Incompetence’: Labor critical of Metro hydrogen bus roll out
Metro’s hydrogen buses are now running but Labor has revealed the extra costs in getting them on the road.
Libs vow to extend Tassie Hawks deal beyond Devils’ AFL entry
Hawthorn will continue to play home games in Tasmania beyond the entry of the Tasmania Devils in 2028 under a re-elected Liberal government. The new deal >>>
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