Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers Urgent action is needed to combat feral deer numbers after a survey reveals their numbers have increased and range has spread. AAP · Oct 2, 2025
Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown Premier Jeremy Rockliff is attempting to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no confidence motion in state parliament this week The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025
Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier. AAP · Aug 15, 2025
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. The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025
Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government. AAP · Aug 1, 2025
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. AAP · Jul 24, 2025
Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament. AAP · Jul 20, 2025
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?”. The Conversation · Jul 20, 2025
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. AAP · Jul 19, 2025
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. AAP · Jul 11, 2025
Independent politician pleads guilty to drug driving A former commercial fisherman and independent politician who could again hold a crucial crossbench position has admitted driving with cannabis in his system. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
Confusion and chaos reign in Tasmanian parliament with no endgame in sight A vote of no-confidence in Jeremy Rockliff’s government has pushed the state to the brink of an election that all the major players agree is a bad idea The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2025
Cannabis-positive independent MP not 'whacked up' An independent MP and former fisherman who holds a crossbench position in Tasmania's parliament says he tested positive to cannabis while driving. AAP · Nov 8, 2024
AAP · Apr 9, 2024 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.
AAP · Apr 6, 2024 Make-up of Tasmanian parliament finally settled With the final seat going to an independent, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the make-up of Tasmania's parliament has finally been decided.
AAP · Apr 5, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022 Bass and Braddon in the balance as Tasmanian voters excoriate Scott Morrison Few people we meet in these two marginal Liberal seats are negative about Labor leader Anthony Albanese – rather, he’s a bit of a mystery