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Canberra lashed for 'kicking the can' on salmon farms

The federal government has been criticised from several quarters for delaying a decision relating to the future of salmon farming and an endangered fish.

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'Mouth kept shut' comment not sexist, Eric Abetz says

Former senator Eric Abetz says he is offended by accusations of sexism after he declared Tasmania's Greens leader was "better with her mouth shut".

AAP

Tourist drawcard mountain's facilities under review

Tasmania's government has announced a review into the management of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart, the island state's top natural tourist attraction.

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Nation's only Liberal government suffers first-day loss

Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.

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Media treatment of Chinese Australians a useful study in ‘social cohesion’ debate

Persistent media narratives about Chinese Australians — as well as alarmist talk about war with China — has only served to alienate the community.

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Rockliff 'absolutely confident' of minority support

Tasmania's premier says his Liberal minority has "absolutely" garnered the support required to govern from at least one independent on the crossbench.

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Tasmanian Labor leader concedes Liberals should have first opportunity to try to form government – as it happened

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Stadium stoush, healthcare and a bigger parliament: what could swing Tasmania’s election?

The Liberals seek a fourth term as the state faces several crises, while a growing crossbench could spell minority government

The Guardian - AU

In darkest Abetzia, the good word on the Tasmanian elections

With 35 seats in play, the election may deliver a house of independents. But in Hobart, the Libs are riding a chocolate fountain to victory.

Crikey

Tasmanian election: All the chaos and fun of Australia’s most contradictory polity

Crikey’s guide to the knotted politics of the Apple Isle.

Crikey

Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz

Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.

AAP

King's Australian tour in doubt after cancer diagnosis

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, throwing a planned visit to Australia in doubt, as the nation sends its well wishes to the monarch and his family.

AAP

Former senator Eric Abetz wins pre-selection in Tas

Former senator Eric Abetz has won the backing of Tasmanian Liberals for preselection at the upcoming state election.

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Aussies celebrate 'our Mary' becoming Denmark's Queen

Excitement is building in Australia as Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary prepares to be proclaimed Queen of Denmark.

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COVID cuts Australians’ life expectancy

The COVID pandemic has cut life expectancy for Australians but we are still second in the world for males, and sixth for the females.

The Guardian - AU

Eric Abetz behind push to dump moderate Liberals, including Bridget Archer, party sources say

Veteran adviser criticises Tasmanian rightwing powerbroker’s ‘factional warfare’ to ‘blast Bridget out of the party’

Crikey

As the world goes up in smoke, burning questions need serious, sensible answers

This horrific man-created megafires mess must be tackled with wisdom — both Black and white, say Crikey readers.

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‘Sorry they were disappointed’: ABC’s Ita Buttrose offers fig leaf to monarchists

The Australian Monarchist League is not impressed with the ‘Clayton’s apology’ for what it called the ABC’s ‘biased’ coverage.

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Off with our heads

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says the broadcaster’s coronation coverage did not breach editorial guidelines but she’s sorry some people were miffed, and millions of dollars in money for detention centres went instead to Pacific Nations politicians.

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Australian Indigenous TV host quits program over racist backlash

Prominent Indigenous journalist Stan Grant will step away from television hosting duties after viewers responded with racist abuse to his comments on historic Aboriginal dispossession

The Guardian - AU

Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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Liberal forces planning to dump Bridget Archer before next election, veteran party adviser warns

Brad Stansfield says ‘politically crazy’ move is spurred by MP’s independent stance on range of issues

ABC News

Political lobbying in Tasmania is opaque — with little known about meetings with MPs — but that could change

Former politicians Eric Abetz, Christopher Pyne, Lara Giddings and Paul Lennon are among the registered lobbyists working for clients in Tasmania, that much is known — and now there is a push for more transparency around the practice.

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Peter FitzSimons to step down as ARM chair as Abetz attacks republic campaign’s ‘elitism’

The author and journalist says his exit will pave the way for younger, more diverse voices

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‘The Elizabethan era has ended’: what is the path forward for Australia’s republicans?

Republicans are facing a battle for the hearts and minds of ordinary Australians who are firmly in the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ camp

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