ABC Northern Tasmania

19/07/2025

: Tasmanians would be forgiven for thinking they were experiencing déjà vu, because there is a lot that feels eerily similar to the election they had just 16 months ago, state political reporter Lucy MacDonald writes.

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After the election no-one saw coming, what has Tasmania got? A parliament similar to the previous one — and no guarantee it will last.

19/07/2025

An anti-salmon farm independent candidate is set to be elected to Tasmania's parliament — as part of a crossbench that could pose even more challenges for the Liberals and Labor.

Former ABC journalist Peter George will be elected in Franklin, describing the two major parties as "a bunch of squabblers" who need to engage more constructively with the crossbench.

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Independent Peter George is set to join the Tasmanian parliament after campaigning against salmon farming and the proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium.

19/07/2025

The Tasmanian state election may deliver a status quo number of seats for the Liberals and Labor, a record-low primary vote for Labor, and another progressive crossbench.

With more pre-polls and postal votes to come, the Liberals are on track for 14 seats, Labor with 10 and the Greens with five — the same result as last year's election.

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Tasmanians face another few weeks of political uncertainty after the state election delivered another hung parliament. Both the Liberals and Labor will now need to reach out to a progressive crossbench to see if government is possible.

19/07/2025

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19/07/2025

The ABC projects the Tasmanian Liberals will win the most seats in the Tasmanian election.

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The Liberals started on 14 seats and could gain seats.

Labor's vote has gone backwards with 14 percent of the vote counted.

On the latest count, the Liberal vote is up 2.5 percent.

Labor's vote is down around 4 percent.

This was Tasmania’s fourth election in seven years - set in motion by a no-confidence vote tabled by Opposition Leader Dean Winter during his budget reply speech.

19/07/2025

Former federal Liberal Bridget Archer has been elected in the seat of Bass, the ABC can confirm.

During her time in federal Parliament the moderate maverick MP was known for crossing the floor and speaking out against her own party when she disagreed with it.

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A popular local member, it surprised many when Ms Archer lost her seat at the May Federal election to Labor's relatively unknown Jess Teesdale. That election turned out to be a Liberal wipeout in Tasmania.

The ABC can also confirm Liberals leader Jeremy Rockliff has held the seat of Braddon.

With seven per cent of the vote counted, the ABC's chief election analyst Casey Briggs says so far the Liberals have 10 seats, Labor has 5, the Greens have 5, and Kristie Johnston is looking likely to be re-elected in Clark.

The figures also suggest the Liberals could win four seats in Braddon.

19/07/2025

The polls have officially closed for Tasmania's state election, with first preference counting now underway.

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19/07/2025

ABC's state political reporter Adam Langenberg says senior party sources have told the ABC the Tasmanian Labor Party will consider forming government if they win fewer seats than the Liberal Party in today’s state election, even if it means governing with the support of the Greens.

Labor's Sarah Lovell has told the ABC's election broadcast that the shape of the crossbench could be more important than which party has more seats. Liberal Eric Abetz said the party with more seats should get the first shot at power.

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19/07/2025

If you've been following the Tasmanian election and are eagerly awaiting an outcome tonight, you might need to temper your expectations.

Polls have consistently pointed to a likely hung parliament and a large crossbench, meaning a clear winner might not emerge right away.

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How long will it take to know the result of the Tasmanian election? A record number of early votes means it could take time before an outcome is clear.

19/07/2025

Tasmanians are voting in their fourth state election in seven years. Polls close at 6pm, first numbers will hopefully start arriving before 7pm, but whatever time they do, we will let you know here.

Tasmanians are voting in their fourth state election in seven years. Follow events in our live blog from 5:30pm.

19/07/2025

Tasmanians are voting in their fourth state election in seven years. Follow events in our live blog from 5:30pm.

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Tasmanians are voting in their fourth state election in seven years. Follow events in our live blog from 5:30pm.

19/07/2025

Tasmania's early election has arrived. Tune into the ABC for comprehensive coverage of the results as they unfold.