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The Age
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
Tasmania election date confirmed as Devils, AFL search for certainty
Tasmania's state election, which could decide the future of Hobart's controversial AFL stadium and the Tasmania Devils AFL team, will be decided on July 19. Premier Jeremy Rockliff on Wednesday night visited state governor Barbara Baker, who – after a 48-hour delay – will call an election. It comes after days of political uncertainty that followed when the state's parliament passed a motion of no-confidence in Rockliff as state leader. Liberal Rockliff and Opposition Leader Dean Winter have both publicly pledged their support for the stadium and the creation of the Devils as the AFL's 19th team. However, the recent week of political upheaval has left senior figures at the AFL and some club presidents with serious concerns. Rockliff released a statement late on Wednesday evening, begging Tasmanians to stick with his Liberal government to guarantee stability in the state. 'Another election is not what I wanted, and I know that it's not what Tasmanians wanted. But it was forced upon us by the leader of the opposition. So, let's get on with it. Our team is building a better Tasmania. 'We are building a better health care system, better schools and roads and keeping Tasmanians safe. Our economy is strong, unemployment low, and our businesses are the most confident in the nation.' While a fresh election is far from what the AFL wanted, a date at least provides some clarity for league representatives, some of whom were constantly checking their phones at Crown on Wednesday night at the Australian Football Hall of Fame dinner.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Tasmania election date confirmed, Devils' future to be decided
Tasmania's state election, could decide the future of Hobart's controversial AFL stadium and the Tasmania Devils AFL team, will be decided on July 11. Premier Jeremy Rockliff is on his way to see the state's governor, who – after a 48-hour delay – will call an election. It comes after days of political uncertainty that followed when the state's parliament passed a motion of no-confidence in Rockliff as state leader. Rockliff and Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter have both publicly pledged their support for the stadium and the creation of the Devils as the AFL's 19th team. However, the recent week of political upheaval has left senior figures at the AFL and some club presidents with serious concerns.
The Age
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
Tasmania election date confirmed, Devils' future to be decided
Tasmania's state election, could decide the future of Hobart's controversial AFL stadium and the Tasmania Devils AFL team, will be decided on July 11. Premier Jeremy Rockliff is on his way to see the state's governor, who – after a 48-hour delay – will call an election. It comes after days of political uncertainty that followed when the state's parliament passed a motion of no-confidence in Rockliff as state leader. Rockliff and Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter have both publicly pledged their support for the stadium and the creation of the Devils as the AFL's 19th team. However, the recent week of political upheaval has left senior figures at the AFL and some club presidents with serious concerns.
