Australia's Tasmania state on track for minority government after poll
TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 19 – Liberals lead with 14 seats as Labor records its worst result at 26% primary vote; hung parliament may delay approval of $945 million Hobart stadium project.
- Tasmania is likely headed for a minority government after the July 19 election, as vote counting continues with no clear winner.
- The Liberal government, led by Jeremy Rockliff, is projected to win more seats than Labor but may not achieve a majority.
- Labor is on track to win nine seats, which could be their worst result in Tasmania, according to Guardian Australia.
- Dean Winter, Labor's state leader, called the result disappointing but did not concede defeat, while Rockliff stated that the results showed Tasmanians' lack of confidence in Labor.
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