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Rockliff Secures Snap Election as Tasmania Heads to Polls on July 19

Approved by Governor Barbara Baker, the early poll concludes weeks of parliamentary deadlock over the state’s rising debt as scrutiny fell on the proposed Macquarie Point stadium.

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Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years after the beleaguered Liberal premier was granted an early election.

Overview

  • The June 5 no-confidence motion passed 18-17 with backing from the Greens and three crossbench independents.
  • Premier Jeremy Rockliff declined to resign after the vote and on June 10 formally asked Governor Barbara Baker to dissolve parliament.
  • On June 11, Governor Baker granted dissolution writs for a July 19 contest, marking Tasmania’s fourth election in seven years.
  • Voters will weigh the state’s ballooning debt, projected to near $11 billion by 2029, against high-profile projects such as the $945 million Macquarie Point stadium and delayed ferry upgrades.
  • Labor leader Dean Winter has ruled out forming a minority alliance with the Greens, setting the stage for a straight fight between the major parties.