The count in the Tasmanian election is over, with voters delivering a hung parliament with largely the same make-up as the last, albeit with some new characters.
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Venues built for mega sporting events often have very large cost overruns. Perhaps Tasmania could learn a lesson from Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese goes into the 48th parliament with a strong polling performance - but not as good as this time in 2022.
The poll was brought on by a no-confidence vote. But after delivering a re-hung parliament, Tasmanians don’t seem to have much confidence in their MPs either.
While the final results in Tasmania’s second election in 16 months won’t be known for days, the Liberals are well ahead – but will fall short of a clear majority.
There’s a lot at stake for the island state, which desperately needs budget repair and improved services - but you wouldn’t know it from the lacklustre campaign.
Polling ahead of the count this Saturday shows the island state will likely go from one hung parliament to another.
While the Labor opposition might be leading the opinion polls, Tasmania’s Hare-Clark voting system means the crossbench will once again be kingmakers.
The poll follows a vote of no confidence in the premier, which created a power vacuum in state politics. But the election is unlikely to deliver stable government.
