The Tasmanian state election has commenced with polling booths opening across the region, marking a critical juncture for the last Liberal government remaining in Australia. Key issues such as healthcare, education, and a proposed AFL stadium in Hobart are at the forefront of voters' minds, as Anthony Albanese wished Labor's candidate luck. The election could potentially lead to a hung parliament, with both major parties, the Liberals seeking a record fourth term and Labor aiming to end a decade in opposition, closely watching the outcomes. Some voters, echoed by Tasmania Labor Senator Helen Polley, expressed that this election was unnecessary, while others are keenly interested in the issues at hand. Political analysts, including Peter McGauran and Andrew Clennell, suggest the Liberals are likely to win more seats than Labor, but may need to collaborate with independents to form a government.
Tasmanian Liberals are chasing a record fourth successive term, while Labor is aiming to end a decade in opposition. https://t.co/vo4dKeSDVJ
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says polling indicates the Liberals will win “far more seats” than Labor in the Tasmanian state election. https://t.co/SYFwXAmQSk
Tasmanians are voting in an election they “didn’t need to have”, according to Tasmania Labor Senator Helen Polley. https://t.co/Js9TGkry5j
WATCH LIVE NOW: Full coverage of the state election as polls close in Tasmania | #6NewsAU https://t.co/kSnfg7i4NG
Tasmania is heading to the polls today in a state election that sees the last Liberal government remaining in Australia. #9News https://t.co/Sj56AqtKMo
Tasmanians have just over one hour left to cast their ballots in this year's state election, with voters likely to be swayed by health, education and the proposal for a new AFL stadium in Hobart. Follow Sky News Australia's election coverage here. https://t.co/17CFM7Slwd
Leaders vote in Tasmania’s early election as hung parliament looms https://t.co/Ebyr14bYtP
Bondi Partners Senior Advisor Peter McGauran says the Liberals “should win” today’s Tasmanian state election, but they will “have to call on some” independents to form government. https://t.co/dl3F8bisTu
Some of the tens of thousands of voters heading into the polls for Tasmania's election have revealed the biggest issues on their mind, as Anthony Albanese wished Labor's candidate luck for Saturday. https://t.co/0WtkXlHd8M
Polling booths open across Tasmania for early election as hung parliament looms https://t.co/kO7lKq8LB8
The polls have opened for the Tasmanian state election. https://t.co/e8LGI3ipMz
Stadium stoush, healthcare and a bigger parliament: what could swing Tasmania’s election? https://t.co/gMWBgtBKWm
Just how messy can an election be? You ain’t seen nothing yet #politas #auspol #TasVotes24 https://t.co/eWEQf5Cta9