Tasmania to go to the polls on March 23

On March 23, the Tasmania election is scheduled to take place, a year earlier than planned due to issues within the Liberal party.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Source: AAP

Key Points

• Currently, Tasmania stands as the only state in Australia where the Liberal party governs, but internal party issues have prompted an early election.
• It seems challenging for parties to secure a majority as the number of seats is set to increase from 25 to 35.
• The Liberal party is confident about winning the election, while Labor expresses doubts.