'Ungovernable': voters lament constant state of crisis A landmark censure of a premier has raised fears of more political tumult but all Tasmanian parties say they aren't keen for a third election in as many years. AAP · Jul 17
'Radical' boundaries redraw to bring political carnage As many as 10 sitting MPs could stand in a single state seat next election, with a boundary switch-up under way. AAP · May 2
Archer shot into state cabinet amid new political clash A high-profile former federal Liberal MP headlines the inclusions in a state premier's revamped cabinet after his minority government was recommissioned. AAP · Aug 6, 2025
Premier ditches privatisations amid political chaos Embattled Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out selling government businesses and accused the opposition of running a scare campaign. AAP · Jun 6, 2025
Papers, polls, PR and politics: meet the powerful lobby firm with a finger in every Tasmanian pie Font Public Relations shares ownership with a polling company and a network of local newspapers. Some call it the saviour of independent news – but others claim it’s damaging transparency The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025
Eric Abetz behind push to dump moderate Liberals, including Bridget Archer, party sources say Veteran adviser criticises Tasmanian rightwing powerbroker’s ‘factional warfare’ to ‘blast Bridget out of the party’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023
Dutton backs under-pressure Liberal MP Bridget Archer Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has described Tasmanian MP Bridget Archer as 'important', amid reports Liberals are aiming to oust her. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
Peter Dutton says Bridget Archer ‘an important part of our team’ after claim Liberals could dump her Opposition leader acknowledges ‘divergence of views’ but says the Liberal moderate represents the constituents in her marginal seat The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Liberal forces planning to dump Bridget Archer before next election, veteran party adviser warns Brad Stansfield says ‘politically crazy’ move is spurred by MP’s independent stance on range of issues The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023
Political lobbying in Tasmania is opaque — with little known about meetings with MPs — but that could change Former politicians Eric Abetz, Christopher Pyne, Lara Giddings and Paul Lennon are among the registered lobbyists working for clients in Tasmania, that much is known — and now there is a push for more transparency around the practice. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023