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'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

'Message of inspiration': state election buoys Liberals

Tasmania's election result shows hope for the Liberals after the party lost all lower house seats in the state at the federal poll, its deputy leader says.

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

Federal parliament's newbies are steppin' out

A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

'No confidence in Labor': Libs seek to form government

Tasmania's Liberal leader has claimed an election victory with his party securing more seats than Labor but he will have to woo independents to govern.

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'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

'Golden ticket' visa for the rich fails to pay its way

Previously classified documents reveal the reasons why an investor visa, dubbed a "golden ticket" for the rich to immigrate to Australia, was scrapped.

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Final pitches for snap state election 'nobody wanted'

Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Minority government major issue as leaders court voters

Prospective premiers for a state off to its fourth election in seven years have been quizzed about how they would form government in a minority scenario.

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

Stadium, debt and ferries: leaders in only debate pitch

A controversial AFL stadium, budget debt and a "reckless" no-confidence motion have headlined the sole leaders' debate of a snap state election campaign.

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Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate

One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Health headlines dying stages of election campaign

Access to GP services has been front and centre for a state election campaign, several days out from polling day.

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

Website, business name-slanging in election campaign

A state election campaign has descended into mud-slinging about business name registration and a website used to explain health policy.

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

Snap poll likely to deliver independents' day 2.0

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.

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

Snap election tipped to return another hung parliament

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.

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents

A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

Budget woes anything but child's play before snap poll

The prime minister has joined the campaign trail for the first time in Tasmania, where Labor is aiming to topple the Liberals who have been in power since 2014.

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Voters want AFL stadium deal redo but leaders unmoved

A survey shows two-thirds of voters in one state believe they're getting a raw deal on an AFL stadium as election day approaches.

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.

Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbing

A decades-low primary vote and the challenges posed by teal independents will be key elements of a review into the Liberals' crushing federal election loss.

Liberals prescribe plan to expand role of chemists

The Liberals have opened the first weekend of Tasmania's election campaign focused on health as Labor vows to improve the way major infrastructure is delivered.

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Liberals turn to ex-federal politicians for snap poll

Several former federal politicians are running for the Liberals at an early state election caused by a no-confidence motion and a premier's refusal to resign.

Parties in full swing, tough path to election majority

Tasmania's major parties face an uphill battle to get the swings required to rule in majority after the upcoming election, polling suggests.

Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms

All roads lead to a fourth election in seven years for Tasmania after the island state's Liberal minority premier lost the support of parliament.

Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil

Ousted federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer will attempt a return to politics as embattled state premier Jeremy Rockliff prepares to call an early election.

Premier ditches privatisations amid political chaos

Embattled Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out selling government businesses and accused the opposition of running a scare campaign.

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.

'A new path': independent turns tables in recount scrap

A teal independent has been declared the winner in the electorate of Bradfield by a tiny margin after a recount, but her Liberal rival is yet to concede defeat.

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