From Lambie’s ‘loud girl’ to Ericmentum, Tasmania’s fierce Senate race is a taste of what’s to come

Jacqui Lambie and Senate candidate Tammy Tyrrell campaign during morning rush hour in Devonport. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

If you happen to find yourself driving around Tasmania right at the moment, you’ll encounter an interesting sight. From Hobart in the south to Stanley in the far north-west of the state, there are large signs introducing a political candidate to the voters.

This candidate’s name is Eric Abetz and, according to his signage, he “puts Tasmania first”.