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Premier Jeremy Rockliff 'only has himself to blame' for turmoil, says rogue MP Lara Alexander

Newly independent MP Lara Alexander says a "huge weight" has been lifted from her shoulders, while the Tasmanian Greens' push to axe Hobart's new stadium look set for failure without Labor's support.

From low profile MPs to headline grabbers — who are Lara Alexander and John Tucker?

Tasmanian MPs Lara Alexander and John Tucker are moving to the crossbenches after quitting the Liberals, saying the government lacks transparency over deals like the AFL stadium. So who are they and how will they vote?

No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

No stadium, no team, no deal. Will Tasmania's AFL stadium survive a minority government bombshell?

Two Tasmanian Liberals have quit over the stadium deal, but, given the widespread joy that emanated following the granting of the AFL licence, handing it back after just 10 days would be as embarrassing as it is unlikely, writes Chris Rowbottom.

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Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

Australia's last Liberal state government has slid into minority rule after two MPs quit amid concerns about plans for a stadium in Hobart.

Tasmania's Liberal government thrown into minority as MPs defect over $715 million AFL stadium in Hobart

Concerns over a contentious $715 million stadium and the government's priorities have pushed two Tasmanian MPs to quit the Liberal Party and sit as independents, ending Premier Jeremy Rockliff's majority.

Tasmanian Liberal John Tucker accepts apology from Labor after being mocked for speech stumble

A Liberal politician who stumbled while asking a question in parliament was heckled by Tasmania's Labor leader, who joked "an edu-ma-cation's a good start" — a barb she has since apologised for after learning he has "a bit of a speech impediment".

Tasmanian MP backs petition questioning COVID-19 masks and vaccinations

A Tasmanian Liberal MP sponsoring a petition to parliament to end COVID-19 mask and vaccination mandates says he is representing constituents who asked to have their concerns aired.

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Judge cites The Castle's Dennis Denuto in win for environmentalists against Liberal politician John Tucker's bid to clear land

Judge cites The Castle's Dennis Denuto in win for environmentalists against Liberal politician John Tucker's bid to clear land

Environmentalists are celebrating a seven-year legal battle over Tasmanian politician John Tucker — despite the judge likening their argument to that of the bumbling lawyer Dennis Denuto character from the classic Australian film The Castle.

A lawsuit by survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre can proceed, a judge rules

A lawsuit by survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre can proceed, a judge rules

An Oklahoma judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can proceed, bringing new hope for justice for three centenarian survivors of the deadly racist attack.

Judge lets Tulsa Race Massacre reparations lawsuit proceed

Judge lets Tulsa Race Massacre reparations lawsuit proceed

An Oklahoma judge has ruled that a lawsuit can proceed that seeks reparations for survivors and descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

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