Clare Glade-Wright unseats fellow independent Dean Harriss in the southern Tasmanian upper house seat of Huon.
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Has Tasmanian Labor just orchestrated a no-confidence motion in itself?
Last year, Labor was bandying about the term "Liberal-Lambie coalition", this year it's the "coronation of a Liberal-Green government". Labor will no doubt have fun with that — from the opposition benches.
Analysis by Lucy MacDonald
Wed 20 Aug 2025 at 7:20am
Rockliff to focus on crossbench talks to prevent more early elections
Having survived an early election and another no-confidence motion straight after, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he will focus on keeping the crossbench onside in the new Tasmanian parliament.
Topic:Political Leadership
Wed 20 Aug 2025 at 8:04am
What today's no-confidence motion means for Tasmania's new parliament
It's opening day for a new Tasmanian parliament — but before the dust settles, MPs will be asked to decide who should run the state. Here's what you need to know about the vote, the players and what happens next.
Topic:Explainer
Tue 19 Aug 2025 at 1:46pm
'It's not been an easy decision': Key independent David O'Byrne delivers support to Liberals
Former Tasmanian Labor-leader-turned-independent MP David O'Byrne will offer confidence and supply to the Rockliff government in a move that could help the Liberal party maintain its hold on power.
Topic:State and Territory Government
Sun 17 Aug 2025 at 3:54pm
First compromises signal the race to form government in Tasmania is on
From logging backflips and racing cuts to a surprise treasurer nomination, the major Tasmanian parties have made their first moves ahead of next week's pivotal no-confidence vote.
Analysis by Adam Langenberg
Tue 12 Aug 2025 at 11:58am
Policies ditched, promises made as Tasmania's new political reality takes shape
Crossbenchers who could decide the fate of Tasmania's minority government have give mixed responses to new commitments by the Liberals and Labor.
Topic:Government and Politics
Mon 11 Aug 2025 at 11:53am
Labor names respected MLC as pick for treasurer in its bid for government
Long-serving upper house independent Ruth Forrest has been named by Tasmanian Labor leader Dean Winter as his pick for treasurer, if the party forms government.
Topic:State and Territory Government
Sun 10 Aug 2025 at 6:21pm
Tasmania reappointed its premier last week but a new bid to replace the government is imminent
A no-confidence motion, an election and now another no-confidence motion. It's all been happening in Tasmanian politics, now what happens next?
Topic:Explainer
Sun 10 Aug 2025 at 10:49am
Abetz in, Barnett out as treasurer in Tasmanian Liberals cabinet shuffle
Eric Abetz takes over as treasurer, while Bridget Archer is given the health portfolio, as Jeremy Rockliff reveals his cabinet picks for Tasmania's next government.
Topic:State and Territory Government
Thu 7 Aug 2025 at 3:30pm
This time Winter eyes government instead of just toppling a leader
Tasmanian politics remains extremely turbulent as Labor leader Dean Winter fights to convince the crossbench to support a fresh no-confidence motion.
Analysis by Adam Langenberg
Thu 7 Aug 2025 at 9:32am