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TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 19 – The snap election follows a no-confidence vote amid concerns over a $10.8 billion debt forecast and ongoing political instability under a minority Liberal government, polls show another minority outcome.
- Tasmania is holding a snap state election on Saturday following a no-confidence vote that toppled Premier Rockliff's minority Liberal government.
- The snap election follows political turmoil including a failed rollout of Spirit of Tasmania ferries, a controversial stadium project, and worsening state finances.
- Polling from YouGov and DemosAU shows the Liberals leading with about 31-35%, Labor close behind at 24-30%, independents around 20%, and Greens near 15-16%.
- Polling analyst Dr Bonham indicated that unless Labor and the Greens choose not to collaborate, the Liberals may lose seats, and he anticipates the Greens securing six seats overall as a significant presence.
- The election is likely to result in another hung parliament with no clear majority, implying ongoing political instability and reliance on crossbenchers.
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Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff all but claims victory in Tasmanian election as vote count continues
Jeremy Rockliff has addressed the Liberal party faithful, all but claiming victory in Tasmania's election, as the vote count continues.Rockliff did the same in the state election held just 16 months ago, before his tenure ended in a no-confidence vote over the new AFL stadium plans, and the snap election was called.The Liberal party had 13 of the necessary 18 votes to form a majority government at the time Rockliff gave his speech at 9.30pm AEST…
Leaders' anxious wait, hung Tasmanian parliament looms
Polls suggest Saturday’s state election won’t resolve Tasmania’s political instability. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS) By Ethan James in Hobart Tasmania’s major party leaders have made final public appearances at opposite ends of the state ahead of an election count expected to return another hung parliament. Saturday’s snap vote, triggered after minority Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff lost a no-confidence motion in early June, is the island’s second…
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