Ex-Liberal hits out at 'bankrupting' AFL stadium Tasmania's plan for a new stadium has been criticised by a former Liberal who was part of the government when the contract with the AFL was inked. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides The issue of a controversial sports stadium has again reared its head in a state election battleground as a former Liberal minister throws her hat in the ring. AAP · Jun 15, 2025
Chaos tipped for 'soap opera' Tasmanian election Tasmanians are heading to the polls more than a year early, with both major parties unlikely to have enough support to form majority government. AAP · Feb 16, 2024
Queries over stadium costings after Liberal cap pledge A re-elected Liberal government in Tasmania would cap spending on a contentious stadium linked to the state's deal for an AFL team, leader Jeremy Rockliff says. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Trouble-plagued Liberal government dodges poll damage Support for Australia's only Liberal government remains steady and ahead of its Labor opposition, which copped a hit as backing of independents rises. AAP · Nov 30, 2023
New MP for Australia's only Liberal government A Hobart councillor has been elected in a recount to replace former Tasmanian attorney-general Elise Archer, who resigned earlier this month. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
Councillor on track to replace former attorney-general A recount is being held to find the replacement for Tasmania's former attorney-general, who resigned amid workplace bullying allegations. AAP · Oct 22, 2023
No criminality in Tas premier's attorney-general stance Tasmania's director of public prosecutions has concluded comments made by the premier to the former attorney-general didn't breach the criminal code. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
'Lame duck' Liberal premier to face no-confidence vote Premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, Jeremy Rockliff, will face a no-confidence motion when parliament resumes later this month. AAP · Oct 10, 2023
Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government Tasmanian's minority Liberal government has avoided a snap election but will face further challenges when parliament resumes. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Premier's snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse. AAP · Oct 2, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023 Tasmania’s government is in crisis. Could it spell the end for Australia’s only Liberal administration? Jeremy Rockcliff’s administration is teetering on the edge of collapse after Elise Archer quit as attorney general amid a leaked messages scandal. Here’s the state of play
AAP · Oct 1, 2023 Tasmania premier adds to attorney-general exit decision The premier of Tasmania has confirmed his decision to ask his ex-attorney-general for her resignation was sparked by remarks she made about victim-survivors.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Last Liberal government on shaky ground after MP's exit Tasmania's Liberal government has lost a third MP in the space of five months, with the attorney-general quitting after bullying claims.
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.
AAP · Jun 27, 2023 Parole loophole closed for Tasmanian prisoners A parole loophole allowing criminals to spend less time behind bars has been scrapped after laws passed the Legislative Council.
ABC News · May 5, 2023 How did Jari Wise die? Here's the case behind the inquest that has been called by the Attorney-General The death of Jari Wise on a Huonville road three years ago will finally be examined by a coroner after intervention by Tasmania's Attorney-General. So what happened the night he died?
ABC News · May 4, 2023 Attorney-general orders Jari Wise inquest be held, hours after Tasmanian judge rules one out Faith Tkalac says she has "no words" and is overwhelmed with relief after Tasmania's attorney-general intervenes to order an inquest into her son's death, hours after the Supreme Court rejected such a move.
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 Children's safety laws for businesses one step closer Legislation establishing a framework for children and youth's safety across Tasmanian businesses and organisations has passed the House of Assembly.
AAP · Mar 28, 2023 Neo-Nazis to face jail in Qld for showing hate symbols Queensland is set to follow Victoria and NSW in banning Nazi and other extremist symbols to stamp out racial, religious, sexual and gender identity hatred.
ABC News · Mar 14, 2023 Tasmanian government unmoved on pill testing despite drug warning to Panama festival-goers A warning from the stage of a Tasmanian music festival for punters to "not take recreational drugs" as a precaution following a death at the event has again sparked calls for an introduction to pill testing — but the government is not budging.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 Julian and Brian fought for years to have their discrimination case heard and to be compensated for homophobic harassment After an anti-discrimination tribunal found Julian and Brian were harassed and vilified by their former neighbour, it took seven years for them to be financially compensated. Their case highlights the huge burden on victims of discrimination.