In a shocking result, the Labor party has suffered its worst vote in the state of Tasmania, but Premier Jeremy Rockliff is determined to form a government.
Mr. Rockliff will visit the governor to request the recommission of his government, stating that he is committed to “working in the best interest of all Tasmanians.”
Despite the Labor party’s poor performance, leader Dean Winter has refused to concede defeat, declaring that Tasmanians have sent a message that they “want their politicians to work together more collaboratively.”
ABC’s chief election analyst Casey Briggs has predicted that Labor’s final tally could be its worst result ever in the state’s elections, with the party’s vote share sitting at 25.4 per cent.
Greens Leader Rosalie Woodruff’s Message to Labor
Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has addressed her supporters, telling them that voters have rejected majority government and that the Greens are ready to work collaboratively in the best interest of Tasmanians.
Ms. Woodruff has accused Mr. Winter of not taking up their offer of a conversation about working together to avoid this election.
Labor’s Election Gamble in Doubt
Labor leader Dean Winter’s election gamble, triggered by his motion of no-confidence in Premier Jeremy Rockliff, does not look like it is paying off, with the Labor leader trailing in his own seat of Franklin.
Across the rest of the state, Labor’s primary vote is down nearly seven per cent, while the Liberal vote is up five per cent.
Defeated Pollie’s Return in Tassie Poll
Bridget Archer, who was shown the door by voters in the federal poll, is set to return to frontline politics, leading in the vote count with almost double the number of her nearest competitor incumbent Michael Ferguson.