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Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

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Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

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Another greyhound racing ban could see dishlickers done

It's a dog day afternoon for the greyhound racing industry as another government announces plans to stop punters spending a night at the dishlickers.

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Easier for Labor to form government in Tasmania than Liberals after final election results

Although the Liberals won four more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election, it’s easier for Labor to form a government. Federal polls from Morgan and Essential are also covered.

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Fast-track laws for AFL stadium appear punted

Talks to form the next government in Tasmania are ongoing after a snap election that has seemingly put plans to fast-track a stadium to bed.

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After yet another election, Tasmanians are left wondering what the point of it was

When the results firmed up a few hours after polling closed on Saturday, many Tasmanians would have been wondering, “what was the point of all that?”.

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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.

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Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

All signs point to another hung parliament in a state heading to its fourth election in the space of seven years.

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Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Polling indicates voters will deliver another hung parliament at a snap election called after a Liberal premier lost a no-confidence motion in parliament.

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Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened

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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.

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Game on as minority Libs hold court with independents

Tasmania's minority Liberals will hold more detailed talks with three balance-of-power independents as the party seeks to firm support to govern.

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Fisherman, Liberals fight for final Tasmanian seat

One seat remains in doubt after a Tasmanian election that delivered a hung parliament in which the Liberals need crossbench support to form minority government.

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Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania's parliament

Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.

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Further counting to finalise Tasmania's new parliament

Preference counting is continuing in Tasmania to determine the final make-up of the new parliament which is set to deliver another Liberal minority government.

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Premier bullish on stadium despite unclear parliament

Tasmania's premier is confident stadium plans attached to the state's AFL licence can progress despite an election delivering a hung parliament.

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Lambie open to backing Liberal minority in Tasmania

Tasmania's Liberals are chasing crossbench support to form minority government after the state election, including from the Jacqui Lambie Network.

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Liberal minority rule, Lambie alliance or Labor ‘traffic light’ coalition: where to now for Tasmanian politics?

As the dust settles from an unnecessary election, premier Jeremy Rockliff has some serious work to do to form a stable government

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Independents, minor parties could hold election sway

A mixed bag of independents and minor parties could hold powerful positions in Tasmania's parliament after the March 23 state poll.

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Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

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Possums used as live bait, Tasmania's parliament told

An independent Tasmanian politician has told state parliament that possums and other animals are being used as live bait in the greyhound racing industry.

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Euthanasia fears over Tasracing revamp of Tasmania's greyhound adoption program guidelines

A program to find homes for greyhounds after their racing career is not able to rehome them fast enough — and a leaked document reveals Tasmanian authorities are warning "difficult end-of-life decisions will need to be made".

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TasRacing accused of covering up greyhound injuries as opponents highlight editing of race videos

Footage of greyhounds suffering injuries has been edited out of video replays of Tasmanian races, with critics accusing the sport's local peak body of "covering up" the reality of the industry — but the state Premier says it's common practice across Australia.

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Independent review announced into operations of Macquarie Point Development Corporation

The company charged with developing a key Hobart waterfront site will be subject to an independent review in the wake of the Tasmanian parliament hearing allegations of bullying and inappropriate spending.

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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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