The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Rockliff

Tasmanian government ‘sold out’ state over AFL deal

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Will making Hobart's AFL stadium a 'project of state significance' give it a leg up?

An AFL team and millions of dollars ride on the Hobart stadium plan, but will the parliamentary process stop it in it's tracks?

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Hobart AFL stadium deal reveals penalties for late build, inability to host games by 2028

Tasmania's AFL licence contract is released, showing the government will be penalised $4.5 million if the stadium build runs late – and another $4.5 million if the arena is not ready to host games by 2028.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff pushes ahead with Hobart AFL stadium despite protest turn out

A disgruntled former Tasmanian Liberal MP who quit the party over the stadium project says she will only support next week's budget if stadium funding is clearly identified.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'only has himself to blame' for turmoil, says rogue MP Lara Alexander

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

Tasmanians turn out in their thousands to protest $715m stadium plan

Tasmanians have taken to the streets to oppose a $715 million stadium critical to the state's entry to the AFL

The New Daily · May 13, 2023

‘Giant bedpan’: Protesters rally to denounce Hobart’s $715m AFL stadium

Tasmanians will rally against stadium demanded by the AFL as the depleted Rockliff government is accused of ignoring valid concerns.

The New Daily · May 13, 2023

No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

The New Daily · May 12, 2023

Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

ABC News · May 11, 2023