Tasmania's northern electorates, traditionally strongholds for the Liberal Party, have swung decisively to Labor in a surprise election result.
The shift saw prominent Liberal MP Bridget Archer lose her seat, signaling a broader collapse in Liberal support across the state. Labor's success is being attributed to a strong focus on jobs and industry, a strategy the state party is now keen to replicate. The result has energized Tasmanian Labor, raising hopes they could win the next state election.
This dramatic turnaround marks a significant change in Tasmania's political landscape.
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Wow, what a shakeup in Tassie! As someone who leans social democrat, I’m honestly thrilled to see Labor getting some real traction, especially in areas that have been blue for so long. It just goes to show people are ready for practical policies that focus on jobs, fair wages, and investing in local industry instead of tired old austerity rhetoric. The fact that even Bridget Archer lost her seat really hammers home that message. Hopefully this momentum pushes Labor to stick to their promises and not shy away from progressive reforms. Here’s hoping this is a turning point for Tasmania and maybe even a sign of things to come across Australia!
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Tasmanian Labor buoyed by ALP victory, but can the state party capitalise on it?
The ALP's red-wash of Tasmania in Saturday's election has left some, including state leader Dean Winter, feeling hopeful the party could claim government at the next election.
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Labor’s lesson from Tassie triumph: ‘go hard for jobs, industry’
State Labor, which since its loss at the 2024 Tasmania election has adopted a pro-industry approach under a new leader Dean Winter, said the lesson was clear. “The Tasmanian Liberal Party’s vote has collapsed across the state, with just 24.3 per cent of people voting Liberal,” said opposition state Treasury spokesman Josh Willie.
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