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Tasmania could go to an election just 16 months after its last one. What’s going on?

Tasmania’s Liberal government and its premier, Jeremy Rockliff, have come under huge pressure since the state budget was handed down last week.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader

Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats.

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025

Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff to request Tasmania election after no-confidence vote

State’s parliament to resume on Tuesday to pass supply bills before Rockliff again requests election be called, as budget has not yet passed

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Day of high drama in Tasmanian politics – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025

So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe

A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Woodside’s North West Shelf approval is by no means a one-off. Here are 6 other giant gas projects to watch

The federal government’s decision to extend the life of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant in Western Australia has been condemned as a climate disaster.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Lidia Thorpe reveals she made bullying complaint about Dorinda Cox which remains unresolved

Independent senator disputes Anthony Albanese’s claim allegations against Greens-turned-Labor senator have been ‘dealt with’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025

NSW Labor trying to woo conservative crossbenchers to pass controversial workers’ compensation bill

Chris Minns warns of $2bn budget hole if bill curtailing psychological injury claims fails

The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2025