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1 week ago | abc.net.au | Adam Holmes

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has said it is up to the state's Integrity Commission to explain why it has decided not to implement a new oversight model for lobbyists. The commissioner emailed those affected by the model on Monday to say it would not be going ahead with the new system "at this time", but has not provided a reason.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Adam Holmes

Labor leader Dean Winter has provided unequivocal support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and enabling legislation to get it approved through parliament. The party had committed to supporting the legislation before the state election was called, but has raised concerns about a "disgraceful" consultation process, and issues around engineering and traffic management.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Adam Holmes

Following a week of political mudslinging, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor leader Dean Winter say they will attempt to project a "positive" image for the state in the freshly-started election campaign. On the first day of the campaign yesterday, both major parties started making pitches to voters ahead of the July 19 election. Mr Rockliff appeared on Thursday alongside his Bass candidates at Legana, an outer suburb of Launceston.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | James Dunlevie |Adam Holmes |Susan Oong

Tasmania's governor has granted Premier Jeremy Rockliff an early election, stating that she "is satisfied that there is no real possibility that an alternative government can be formed". Governor Barbara Baker has announced Saturday July 19 as the date. Live updates, reactions and contributions from ABC readers. A sample of the comments coming in tonight:>>> Pretty rich of the greens to claim they didn’t want the election when all they had to do was not back the No Confidence motion.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | James Dunlevie |Adam Holmes

Speculation is mounting an election could be called in Tasmania, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff understood to be on his way to Government House. Live updates, reactions and contributions from ABC readers. Yesterday I told you a week is a long time in politics — and here we are 24 hours later and we could have an election to announce!The Premier Jeremy Rockliff is on his way to Government House. Sounds like an announcement is imminent.