Australia ‘appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians’ in Gaza, Wong’s office says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024
New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts. AAP · Oct 14, 2024
Minority Liberals hit another cross bench bump A cross bench MP has refused to sign a new deal of support with Tasmania's minority Liberal government but has instead given a "verbal agreement". AAP · Sep 16, 2024
Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Remote island's century-old cheese maker to close King Island Dairy, on the tiny Bass Strait outpost, will close in mid-2025 after a buyer could not be found, owner Saputo has announced. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Premier talks up Peter Dutton despite non-attendance Tasmania's Liberal premier has declared a "blue wave" at upcoming state and federal elections following the recent ending of Labor rule in the NT. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
Minority Liberals sign new deal after Lambie sackings A new agreement has been signed between Tasmania's minority Liberal government and two cross bench MPs who were sacked from the Jacqui Lambie Network. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
Punted Lambies critical of 'disrespectful' senator Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful. AAP · Aug 25, 2024
Ousted MPs in talks for new deal with minority premier Tasmania's minority Liberal government will hang on to its grip on power, with two newly independent MPs working on another deal with Premier Jeremy Rockliff. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
'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 · Aug 8, 2024
Detention centre staff suspended over abuse claims Seventeen workers at Tasmania's troubled Ashley Youth Detention Centre have been suspended over historical child sex abuse allegations. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
Demography is destiny: Tassie plan to boost population Tasmania has unveiled a smorgasbord of incentives to retain and entice young people to live in the island state as it grapples with an ageing population. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Any port in a storm as new home pitched for icebreaker A state government has used a funding fight between the federal government and Tasmania to pitch itself as the new home for the nation's Antarctic icebreaker.
AAP · Jun 13, 2024 Wharf spat threatens future of icebreaker's home The federal government has concerns about "stalled negotiations" and the cost of critical wharf upgrades at the home of the nation's Antarctic icebreaker.
The Conversation · May 31, 2024 Labor slightly helped by Victorian and WA draft federal redistributions The electoral commission today released draft boundaries from a federal redistribution of Victoria and Western Australia. In WA, the new seat of Bullwinkel was created, while in Victoria, Higgins was abolished.
AAP · May 29, 2024 Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Sexual abuse inquiry reforms delayed after early poll Tasmania's premier says four of 48 recommendations from an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions won't be delivered by their July deadline.
AAP · May 22, 2024 Urgent action needed amid spike in child detainees There are calls for urgent government intervention after a "dangerous" spike in the number of detainees at Tasmania's troubled youth detention centre.
AAP · May 13, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024 Scientists say Tasmania’s Maugean skate could become extinct – so why are local leaders still backing the salmon industry? Environmentalists and salmon farmers remain at loggerheads as the federal government considers options
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Minority Liberals officially ink agreement to govern Two independent Tasmanian MPs have signed an agreement to provide confidence and supply to the state's Liberal minority government on certain conditions.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 Premier decries Dutton's Port Arthur protest comparison The Tasmanian premier has hit out at comparisons made by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton which compared pro-Palestine protests to the Port Arthur massacre.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 Final minority Liberal government deal not yet signed An independent MP who intends to provide confidence and supply support for Tasmania's minority Liberal government says a final deal is yet to be sorted.