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Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.

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Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Urgent action is needed to combat feral deer numbers after a survey reveals their numbers have increased and range has spread.

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Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is attempting to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no confidence motion in state parliament this week

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Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

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Easier for Labor to form government in Tasmania than Liberals after final election results

Although the Liberals won four more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election, it’s easier for Labor to form a government. Federal polls from Morgan and Essential are also covered.

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Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

AAP

Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

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Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power

Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament.

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After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was

When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what was the point of all that?”.

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Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

AAP

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

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Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving

A former commercial fisherman and independent politician who could again hold a crucial crossbench position has admitted driving with cannabis in his system.

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Confusion and chaos reign in Tasmanian parliament with no endgame in sight

A vote of no-confidence in Jeremy Rockliff’s government has pushed the state to the brink of an election that all the major players agree is a bad idea

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Cannabis-positive independent MP not 'whacked up'

An independent MP and former fisherman who holds a crossbench position in Tasmania's parliament says he tested positive to cannabis while driving.

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Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Tasmania's minority Liberals will hold more detailed talks with three balance-of-power independents as the party seeks to firm support to govern.

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Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled

With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.

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Fisherman, Liberals fight for final Tasmanian seat

One seat remains in doubt after a Tasmanian election that delivered a hung parliament in which the Liberals need crossbench support to form minority government.

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Bass and Braddon in the balance as Tasmanian voters excoriate Scott Morrison

Few people we meet in these two marginal Liberal seats are negative about Labor leader Anthony Albanese – rather, he’s a bit of a mystery

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