Tas election pledges to put budget in 'worse' position

Economist Saul Eslake says poll promises by major parties would Tasmania in a worse budget position. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Election promises by Tasmania's major parties will heap further pain on the state budget which could necessitate increased taxes down the line, a leading economist says. 

The island state will vote on Saturday, with polling suggesting the incumbent Liberals will win more seats than Labor but not enough to govern in majority.