Tasmania's hopes of joining the AFL with its own team are at risk unless the state parliament approves legislation for a new waterfront stadium.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff has warned that without a 'yes' vote, the stadium project will be scrapped and the AFL team bid will collapse. The proposed Macquarie Point stadium is seen as essential for Tasmania's inclusion in the league. The issue has sparked controversy and debate within the state, with the future of Tasmanian football at stake.
The parliamentary decision will ultimately determine whether Tasmania's long-held AFL ambitions become reality.
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Parliament vote will decide team dream: Premier
The Macquarie Point stadium project will not proceed and Tasmania will not get an AFL teams if parliament does not pass enabling legislation to approve the construction project, Premier Jeremy Rockliff said on Wednesday.
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Tasmania's dream of having an AFL team will be over if the state's parliament doesn't pass special legislation to build a new stadium, the premier says.
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