Labor's vote tanks in the Tasmanian state election that 'nobody really wanted'

Voters at Tranmere Hall, Howrah in the electorate of Franklin on election day, Saturday, July 19, 2025. For the second time in 16 months, Tasmanians head to the polls for an election that is expected to return another minority government. (AAP Image/Chris Kidd) Source: AAP / CHRIS KIDD/AAPIMAGE

Tasmanians have voted in their second state election in as many years.The count suggests the Liberals are in the box seat to rule, with the incumbent government's vote rising and Labor's collapsing.

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Key Points

• Opinion polls predicted no party would reach the 18-seat majority, pointing to another hung parliament.
• The results include former federal MP Bridget Archer successfully switching to state politics.
• The proposed $945 million AFL stadium in Hobart divided voters, some saw it as good for the economy, while others thought it was a waste of money.

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