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House of Assembly: 35 seatsLegislative Council: 15 seatsNext election: July 2025

Tasmania political news

The Guardian · 2026-09-25

She was convicted of a murder she says she didn’t commit. Then AI hallucinations stopped her speaking out

Tasmania’s Parole Board used a document citing legal authorities that do not exist to prevent Susan Neill-Fraser from proclaiming her innocence. Advocates say the case is ‘deeply troubling’On 26 January 2009, a troubleso

The Guardian · 2026-09-21

More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016

Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures revealFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fre

The Guardian · 2026-09-15

Pauline Hanson’s daughter Lee working for a NSW One Nation senator remotely from Tasmania without ministerial approval

Exclusive: Lee Hanson also appears to be regularly campaigning for party during work hours, social media showsListen to Guardian Australia’s podcast The Populist hereGet our new political email, free app or daily news po

The Guardian · 2026-08-26

‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle

Concerns over planning process as George Town council gives go-ahead for 288MW AI factory despite opposition from localsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily

The Guardian · 2026-07-09

Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now

Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the ‘traffic cones and street signs of Tasmania can breathe a small sigh of relief’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA one-tonne southern elephant seal named Neil, wh

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