It's Tasmania's answer to 'Super Saturday'. Three upper house elections on the same day could further shape parliament – and further complicate Jeremy Rockliff's legislative agenda.
Voters in Legislative Council seats of Hobart , Prosser and Elwick to go to the polls in Tasmania's own 'Super Saturday'Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has managed to navigate the first challenge since last month's state election : getting enough votes in the lower house to guarantee his minority government can get started.Late last week, Tasmanian Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff's job suddenly became a lot more complicated.
She appears to be the frontrunner, and would give the Greens their first seat in Tasmania's upper house. Labor candidate John Kamara, pictured with his family, ran for Labor in Clark in the state election and is now running for Hobart.Independent Charlie Burton is well-known in the community, including for his work with the Tasmanian Council of Social Service. He has the endorsement of Mr Valentine.
The Liberals saw a drop in their support at the state election – one of the key variables facing Mr Vincent. Labor's candidate is electrician Tessa McLaughlin, who has been highlighting her background working in traditionally male-dominated industries, as a "blue collar" woman. Mr Willie is trying his hardest to use his profile to give her a boost.
But in the last term of parliament, all independents – whether progressive or conservative – have shown a willingness for far more transparency and accountability in Tasmania. They are not as beholden to party interests.
Election Tasmanian Legislative Council Cassy Oconnor Bec Thomas Elwick Prosser Kevin Bonham Hobart State Election
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