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Tasmanians Urge Renegotiation of AFL Stadium Deal Before July Election

Despite voter opposition, both major Tasmanian parties back the project that the AFL says cannot be changed

A poll of Tasmanian voters has found many want the government to renegotiate an AFL stadium deal. Photo: HANDOUT/TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT

Overview

  • A YouGov poll for The Australia Institute found that 69% of Tasmanians want parliament to renegotiate the $945 million stadium deal
  • Support for revisiting the pact is strong across voter groups, with 81% of independents, 78% of Greens supporters and 71% of Labor backers in favour
  • The AFL has refused to alter the agreement, insisting the roofed Macquarie Point venue remains a non-negotiable condition for Tasmania’s entry in 2028
  • Premier Jeremy Rockliff and opposition leader Dean Winters continue to endorse the existing terms despite widespread public discontent
  • Final approval of the stadium package hinges on a parliamentary vote after the July 19 election