Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor’s nine, but both are short of the 18 required for majority. Follow today’s news live
The election of former journalist, and anti-salmon campaigner and independent Peter George to the Tasmanian parliament has been hailed as a reminder that independents are “a force to be reckoned with” by key backer Climate 200.
A longtime ABC reporter and producer, George went to the election advocating for fiscal responsibility, anti-corruption, and environmental repair – particularly around salmon farming, after more than a million salmon died in a bacterium outbreak at south-east Tasmanian fish farms earlier this year.
Peter George’s victory is another reminder that community independents are a force to be reckoned with.
His victory is a win for the many voters who believe the major parties are out of touch and demonstrate that Tasmanians want genuine representation and stronger action on climate change, integrity and gender equality.
The pursuit travelled south on the Pacific Highway at Charlestown, where the male rider came off the bike a short time later.
The rider – a man believed to be aged in his 20s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
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Author : Stephanie Convery
Publish date : 2025-07-20 00:18:00
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