State gun ownership cap on the cards, if numbers align A state is expected to soon debate a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own as part of reforms sparked by the Bondi mass shooting. AAP · Aug 28
'My worst years': bullying inquiry calls for changes An inquiry into school bullying has made dozens of recommendations for reform and found transgender or gender-diverse students are not adequately supported. AAP · Aug 19
'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
'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
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. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
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. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
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. AAP · Aug 9, 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
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
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
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. AAP · Jul 1, 2025
Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 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.
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 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.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 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.
AAP · Apr 2, 2024 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.
AAP · Mar 28, 2024 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.
AAP · Mar 24, 2024 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2024 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
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 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.
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 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.
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 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.