The Tasmanian Liberals have been here before. A commanding lead in the polls, but eyeing only a slender election victory — if at all. It means their public comments in the final week are strategic.
Tasmanian elections have a key difference to those of other states — the final seat count is often very close.
And this time, the Liberals' lead in the polls isn't reaching the same heights as before — although Labor has lost ground as well.Having spent the campaign arguing that she would not "do deals" with minor parties to form government, it's difficult to see a path to power that doesn't require the Greens' support.
We asked voters across Tasmania about the issues that are most important to them and speak to experts on how the political parties will target their campaigns.From the mainland, it might be difficult to comprehend how a government that's been in power for 10 years — and has triggered two elections after losing majority — could still be well ahead in the polls in a state with among the worst health, education and housing outcomes, and worsening debt levels.
Given the state's history of minority government, there is some evidence that — as election day draws near — voters gravitate more towards the party that's ahead in the polls. Potential 'Greenslide' in LNP territory tipped for Brisbane City Council as Queensland local elections begin in earnest'Either stupidity or willful ignorance': What's going on in William and Kate's royal court?
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