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This is the one thing they didn’t want to happen: All the fun and games of Taspol come to the fore

Crikey takes a look at how a distinct voting system and a seething mass of turncoats delivered Tasmania its current political drama.

No guarantee Tasmanian households won't be hardest hit by Marinus Link bill

No guarantee Tasmanian households won't be hardest hit by Marinus Link bill

It was the hot topic of letters between former PM Scott Morrison and the Tasmanian government — and it appears there's still no guarantee Australia's poorest state won't pay half the cost of a massive new power project but reap only a fraction of the benefits.

Political donations rule overhaul still leaves Tasmania with 'the weakest laws' in the country, critics say

Political donations rule overhaul still leaves Tasmania with 'the weakest laws' in the country, critics say

The Tasmanian government has unveiled long-awaited legislation to overhaul the state's political donations rules, but opponents say they would still be the weakest laws in the country.

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Jeremy Rockliff, Michael Ferguson announced as Tasmania's leadership team

After 16 years as second in command of the Tasmanian Liberals, Jeremy Rockliff is officially confirmed as the state's next Premier, promising the island will be place where "everyone feels valued, included, encouraged and supported".

Peter Gutwein has resigned, so here's what happens next in choosing a new premier

Premier Peter Gutwein yesterday announced his resignation, sending shockwaves through the political landscape and sparking speculation over his successor. Here's what we know about what happens next.

Peter Gutwein has resigned as Tasmania's Premier — here's who could take over

The list isn't long and two potential candidates have just emerged from a scandal involving them groaning in parliament during a question about sexual abuse. So, who could replace Peter Gutwein?

Deputy keen to be Tas premier: reports

Tasmanian Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff is reportedly keen to take on the island state's top job following the shock resignation of Peter Gutwein.

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‘Nothing left in the tank’: resigning Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein deserves credit on COVID and economics

‘Nothing left in the tank’: resigning Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein deserves credit on COVID and economics

Liberal premier Peter Gutwein’s resignation, less than a year into his second term, is a seismic shift in Tasmanian politics.

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Peter Gutwein quits politics leaving Tasmanian Liberals to pick new Premier

Peter Gutwein quits politics leaving Tasmanian Liberals to pick new Premier

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein announces he no longer is able to "give 110 per cent" and is resigning from politics, adamant he "leaves the state in a good place".

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