Polls close in shock state election
Labor's Dean Winter is hoping to unseat Liberal incumbent Jeremy Rockcliff after a shock vote of no-confidence earlier this year.
Mr Rockcliff has held the position of premier since 2022, but faced a no-confidence vote over claims by Mr Winter of rising debt, delayed ferries, and previous privatisation plans.
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Bookies favourite
Despite polls showing the Liberals the likely largest party (although short of a majority) Sportsbet has Labor at $1.43 favourites to be the party sworn into government following today's poll. The Liberals are paying $2.85, with the Greens at $36.00 Liberal premier Jeremy Rockcliff, left, and Labor's Dean Winter. Credit: NewsWire
'Thousands' rally in favour of Macquarie Point Stadium
With the stadium issue dominating both the past state election campaign as well as this one, proponents have organised a march and rally to show their support for the proposal on election day.
An estimated 3000 Tasmanians took to the streets to show their support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, with organisers saying the 'silent majority' is finally making its voice heard.
Despite growing opposition from the Greens and most Independents likely to hold the balance of power after tonight's election, both major parties have said they support the stadium which the AFL says is a pre requisite for the Tasmanian Devils team to enter the completion, with the women's team due to enter the AFLW in the 2027 season and the men's in 2028. A pro-stadium rally in Hobart on Saturday as polls close across Tasmania. Facebook Credit: Supplied A pro-stadium rally in Hobart on Saturday as polls close across Tasmania. Facebook Credit: Supplied
Tasmania heads to the polls
Tasmanians are today heading to the polls for the second state election in 16 months, after the state was plunged into political chaos by a no-confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff.
Saturday's election is the fourth in just over a year for many Tasmanians. The last state election was held in March 2024, voters returned on May 3 for the federal election, and May 24 as a number of legislative council seats were contested.
With key projects on the line, a unique electoral system and the risk of a fifth election for voters in the near future if Saturday's poll does not return a clear result, this election will have major impacts on the state's future.
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