Highlights
- Tasmania is conducting its second state election in just 16 months.
- A vote of no confidence in the Premier prompted the unexpected election.
- There is a possibility that another minority government will be elected.
Here’s what we understand about this election, which many have deemed “the one nobody wanted.”
No-confidence vote prompted election
There were also significant budget overruns in the project to introduce two new Spirit of Tasmania ferries, connecting the state with the mainland, along with disputes regarding the government’s plan to possibly privatize some state-run enterprises.
While many Tasmanian voters might have been reluctant to head back to the polls so soon, school P&Cs could possibly see an increase in their fundraising figures for the year. Source: AAP / Ethan James
Other parties were able to get the numbers in the no-confidence vote, given that the Liberal government formed after the 2024 election was a minority government with just 14 members.
“I make this grant because I am satisfied that there is no real possibility that an alternative government can be formed,” she said.
Candidate and potential premiers
Despite reports that former senator Eric Abetz and ex-deputy premier Michael Ferguson were willing to be Liberal leader following the no-confidence vote, Rockliff insisted the backing of his party room was solid and he remained leader.
The Nationals are aiming to enter parliament via former Liberal John Tucker and ex-Jacqui Lambie Network MPs Andrew Jenner and Miriam Beswick.
Chance of a hung parliament
The latest opinion survey suggests the Liberals will pick up more seats than Labor, but neither will reach the 18-seat mark required for majority.
The Greens could end up wielding power from the crossbench.
Election promises
It plans to implement a policy whereby any new public schools or major school redevelopment must include a childcare centre.
While many have welcomed the proposed addition of a Tasmanian team to the AFL, not all Tasmanians are comfortable with the commitment to build a new stadium, given the state’s financial position. Source: AAP / Ethan James
The party has also seized on the state’s financial woes.
“Poll after poll, door after door we’ve heard loud and clear Tasmanians overwhelmingly do not want a new stadium,” Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff told reporters.
The Hare-Clarke voting system
Under the system, seven MPs are elected in each of the state’s five electorates.
