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Labor's vote tanks in the Tasmanian state election that 'nobody really wanted'

SBS News In Depth

Jul 19, 202505:08

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Tasmanians have voted in their second state election in as many years. The count suggests the Liberals are in the box seat to rule, with the incumbent government's vote rising and Labor's collapsing. The known results include former federal MP Bridget Archer successfully switching to state politics.

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