The Latest Breaking News from Jeremy Rockliff

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

The prime minister has joined the campaign trail for the first time in Tasmania, where Labor is aiming to topple the Liberals who have been in power since 2014.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Vow to find cricket roof 'fix' at waterfront stadium

Australia's governing cricket body has signed a letter with a state government pledging to find a solution to shadow issues at a proposed stadium.

AAP · Jun 25, 2025

Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

A survey shows two-thirds of voters in one state believe they're getting a raw deal on an AFL stadium as election day approaches.

AAP · Jun 22, 2025

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

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Senator Tammy Tyrrell on wild days in Tasmania

Tasmanian politics has been thrown into chaos after a Labor motion of no confidence forced Premier Jeremy Rockliff to either resign or call for a new election. The premier opted for the latter, with Tasmanians to vote on July 19, only something over a year into the four-year term.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

After weeks of confusion and chaos, Tasmania heads back to the polls on July 19

The Tasmanian government has called a state election for July 19, the fourth in a little over seven years.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Parties in full swing, tough path to election majority

Tasmania's major parties face an uphill battle to get the swings required to rule in majority after the upcoming election, polling suggests.

AAP · Jun 11, 2025

Tasmania to hold early election after governor grants embattled premier Jeremy Rockliff’s request

Barbara Baker agrees to poll despite ‘public interest in avoiding the cost’ because no possibility of alternative government forming

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

Embattled premier's request for early election granted

Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years after the beleaguered Liberal premier was granted an early election.

AAP · Jun 10, 2025

Tasmanian governor giving ‘due consideration’ to premier’s election request – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025