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Jeremy Rockliff says he expects crossbenchers will allow Liberals to form government – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents

Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.

AAP

Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government

With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the statewide vote (up 3.0% since the March 2024 election), Labor just 25.7% (down 3.1%), the Greens 14.1% (up 0.2%), the Shooters 3.2% (up…

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'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

AAP

Tasmanians decide today if they can fix their political mess. Here’s what you need to know

Tasmania’s election is the fourth in seven years, and no matter who wins, there will be no place for triumphalism in the political wreckage

The Guardian - AU

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

AAP

Tasmania is limping towards an election nobody wants. Here’s the state of play

In the darkest and coldest months of the year, Tasmanians have been slogging through an election campaign no one wanted.

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Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

AAP

Hung parliament still likely outcome of Tasmanian election, with Liberals well ahead of Labor in new poll

A new Tasmanian DemosAU poll gives the Liberals a 34.9–24.7 statewide vote lead over Labor, implying the Liberals will win the most seats but be short of a majority at this Saturday’s election. I also cover how the Coalition’s vote was inefficiently distributed at the federal election, as well as…

The Conversation

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

AAP

Labor leads in two Victorian state polls, but Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval tanks

Labor leads in Victorian state polls by Newspoll and Redbridge, but Premier Jacinta Allan is very unpopular. Two federal polls give Labor big leads and a Tasmanian poll suggests Tasmanians would support Labor seeking to form a government with the Greens and independents.

The Conversation

Will the Tasmanian election put an end to the island’s parliamentary chaos?

While the electorate will be hoping for a more stable result, it’s again unlikely either major party will be given a majority

The Guardian - AU

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

A former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler is facing charges of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

AAP

Kangas lock away Tassie target ahead of AFL celebration

Colby McKercher is out of Tasmania's reach, at least for now, after re-signing with North Melbourne ahead of their AFL centenary clash with the Bulldogs.

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2 polls have Tasmania headed for another hung parliament, but disagree on which party is ahead

Two Tasmanian state polls imply another hung parliament at the July 19 election under Tasmania’s proportional system. In one of these polls, Labor leads the Liberals, while in the other the Liberals lead.

The Independent UK

Voices: In defence of the most hated white wine in the world

THE WINE DOWN: If you are a member of the Anything But Chardonnay Club, you’re hardly a minority, says Rosamund Hall. But, I would argue, you are massively missing out

The Guardian - AU

Poop art: animal dung painting competition seeks to break taboo of talking about poo

The Poo-tastic Tasmanian Paint Off asks artists to use a unique medium to paint portraits of people they admire

AAP

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".

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Opposition pledges billion-dollar 'budget crisis' fix

Tasmania's opposition says it will fix the state's "budget crisis" if it wins when the state heads to the polls next month.

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The drought in southern Australia is not over – it just looks that way

How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain – and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

AAP

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian leaders struggle with a basic fact: environment laws should protect the environment

Nature in Australia’s smallest state is in poor health, but this has been largely ignored by both major parties in the lead-up to the early state election

AAP

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

Kasatkina will hope to make BJK Cup bow in Tasmania

Australia's tennis women will host their next Billie Jean King Cup tie in Tasmania, with Daria Kasatkina hoping to be on board for the first time.

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