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Ethan James

Further counting to finalise Tasmania's new parliament

Jeremy Rockliff needs the support of crossbenchers to secure his minority government. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)

The final make-up of Tasmania's new parliament, which is set to return a Liberal minority government, could be known by the end of the week as preferences are distributed.

Australia's only ruling Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, have secured 13 seats following the March 23 poll and could reach 15 - short of the 18 required for majority.

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