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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.

The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.

Eight days after defecting and plunging Tasmania's Liberal government into minority, two rogue MPs say they'll vote with the party to guarantee supply — but Hobart's AFL stadium, at the centre of their quarrel, will now face scrutiny by an upper house the government doesn't control.

Two former Liberal MPs who quit the Tasmanian party last week over a divisive stadium project say a new deal struck is a win for transparency.

Shayla Marshall says giving birth at Tasmania's North West Private Hospital was a lonely and traumatising experience that left her feeling like she "didn't want to be a mum".

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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