The Latest Breaking News from Bridget Archer

Greyhound industry flags legal fight over phase-out bid

A state's plan to phase out greyhound racing by 2029 without law changes would be an inappropriate use of power, an industry body claims.

AAP · Jul 29

'Attack on farmers': questions over mass land sale

A peak farmers group and political parties at multiple levels have slammed a federal government green light for the sale of farmland for timber production.

AAP · Jul 8

'Major risk': map reveals sewage-contaminated waterways

Swimmers could continue to be at risk of pathogens in waterways after a state regulator said upgrades to the sewage system will be done over many years.

AAP · Jun 23

Liberals turn to ex-federal politicians for snap poll

Several former federal politicians are running for the Liberals at an early state election caused by a no-confidence motion and a premier's refusal to resign.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll

Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last week

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2025

Coalition alliance rethink as city, rural divide opens

Nationals MPs are openly questioning the coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, including one senator who was voted out after the election.

AAP · May 7, 2025

State of the states: 6 experts on how the election unfolded across the country

While counting continues nationally, the federal election result is definitive: a pro-Labor landslide and an opposition leader voted out.

The Conversation · May 4, 2025

Status quo or a salmon revolution? Anything could happen in Tasmania’s five crucial seats

Labor and the Liberals each hold one seat by a tiny margin and one more comfortably. But none is a sure thing – and a long-shot independent is aiming for a huge upset

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

View from The Hill: another Liberal moderate to leave Dutton team

A second member of the shadow cabinet has announced he is quitting parliament, further depleting the moderates’ presence in the parliamentary Liberal party and boosting the chance of the teal candidate in the Sydney seat of Bradfield.

The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024

View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024