Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced an early state election, a move that comes after months of political pressure and speculation. This decision positions Tasmania as heading to the polls more than a year early, with the aim of the nation's last Liberal government to retain power amidst governing in a minority. The early election call is also seen in the context of controversy surrounding the AFL stadium deal. Additionally, changes to the Tasmanian Liberal government's quota for the Assembly have been criticized as potentially detrimental to their political standing, with former Labor senator Stephen Conroy describing it as "an act of political self-harm."
The Tasmanian Liberal government’s quota changes for Assembly could be “an act of political self-harm” ahead of an early election, according to former Labor senator Stephen Conroy. https://t.co/ccP4sagoKO
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is hoping to form a majority government again as he calls an early election following months of speculation, and controversy over the AFL stadium deal. https://t.co/HUgm1OPInR
Tasmanians are heading to the polls a year early as the nation’s last Liberal government tries to hold on to power. https://t.co/wvIRcLwRz9
Tasmania Premier calls early poll https://t.co/IHbDrKss4K #politas #auspol
Tasmania premier Jeremy Rockliff pulls trigger on early state election https://t.co/2Ir0V1e0tJ
Tasmanians will head to the polls more than a year early with Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirming an early election after months of political pressure and speculation, governing in a minority. https://t.co/DQF8YW1Rau
Scott Morrison looks likely to be the first Liberal pm since Malcolm Fraser to be succeeded in his seat by a member of his own party