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Hobart council meeting on UTAS move into CBD hears vocal opposition from residents, business owners

Hundreds of people turn out to oppose the University of Tasmania's planned move to Hobart CBD, with one retailer predicting it will cause chaos and rob the city of customers.

ABC News

High-profile independents say they would negotiate with either major party in event of hung parliament

We asked 13 independents how they would approach negotiations with major parties if neither wins a majority

The Guardian - AU

What happens if there is a hung parliament: how would independents approach talks and what is non-negotiable?

Read the full responses from independent candidates and crossbench MPs surveyed

The Guardian - AU

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Wilkie invites independent candidates to call him for a chat about approaching a hung parliament

Andrew Wilkie, MP for the Tasmanian seat of Clark, has “lived” a hung parliament. In 2010, Wilkie did a formal “deal” to support Julia Gillard. When later she didn’t deliver on his key issue of gambling reform, he broke it off.

The Conversation

State of the states: six politics experts take us on a trip around Australia

Over the next six weeks, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese will dash around the country, trying to secure as many precious votes as they can.

The Conversation

Key independents say they will push next Australian government to lift jobseeker payment

Incumbent MPs and first-time ‘teal’ candidates say unemployment benefit below poverty line is unacceptable

The Guardian - AU

Tasmania has 'a habit' of large seat swings, and this election won't be any different, experts say

The marginal Tasmanian electorates of Bass, Braddon and Lyons are likely to get plenty of visits from federal politicians over the six weeks before the election.

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After 16 years without teeth, a stranger's donation changed Jane's smile

Choosing between paying rent or seeing the dentist, dental care is out of reach for many Tasmanians.

ABC News

Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Assistance dog Sun barred from Jetstar flight in dispute over 'approved training organisation'

Just three days out from a flight, Calum Sanderson is told his assistance dog will not be able to fly with him, despite the airline receiving the GP letter and service ID card it requested.

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