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Liberals retain government in Tasmania, while federal Labor keeps big lead in polls

The Liberals won 14 of the 35 lower house seats at the July 19 Tasmanian state election, Labor ten, the Greens five, independents five and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers one.

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'Get on with the job' after failed bid to turf premier

A state's minority Liberal premier will continue governing after a Labor bid to remove him fell spectacularly flat on the floor of parliament.

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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.

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Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor

A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.

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Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is attempting to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no confidence motion in state parliament this week

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Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

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Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

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Greens won't prop up Labor government 'at this stage'

Labor's chances of governing in Tasmania appear to be slimming, with the Greens saying they're unable to support the major party at this stage.

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Premier open to compromises to maintain minority power

The state Liberal and Labor parties have ramped up efforts to try to form minority government, as the clock counts down on parliament's return.

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‘No role for Hamas’ in future Palestinian state, Marles says – as it happened

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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.

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Premier's big call as state parliament hangs in balance

Tasmania's leader has made an important appointment as he grapples with a hung parliament and braces for a no-confidence vote.

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Labor running out of time to get Green light to govern

Time is running out for Labor leader Dean Winter to convince crossbenchers he should take over as Tasmanian premier, the Greens say.

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Archer shot into state cabinet amid new political clash

A high-profile former federal Liberal MP headlines the inclusions in a state premier's revamped cabinet after his minority government was recommissioned.

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Jeremy Rockliff reappointed as Tasmanian premier as Labor signals another no-confidence motion

Liberal insists he will govern for four years but authority to be tested within weeks when parliament returns

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Premier to face immediate test after minority return

A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support.

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Labor vows to fight on as premier makes power move

A state premier will go to the governor to seek power within days, but the opposition leader says it's not the only option as he step up negotiations.

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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.

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Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims

A major energy connector project has been green-lit by the federal government, posing an electoral hurdle for a premier negotiating minority government.

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Premier stakes leadership on national power cable deal

A major contract for a nationally significant undersea electricity cable could torpedo a Liberal premier's chances of forming minority government.

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Urgent advice on eve of major energy project deadline

One of the nation's biggest energy projects, an undersea electricity cable across Bass Strait, has been caught up in messy post-election politicking.

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Sham, secrecy claims as $5b power cable deadline nears

Politicians of multiple stripes have lashed a Liberal government for its consultation around a $5 billion undersea power connector project.

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'Battery of the nation' undersea power cable at risk

One of the nation's largest energy projects - a $5.5 billion undersea cable - is at risk as one state is accused of suppressing vital information.

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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.

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Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern

A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.

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