Tasmanian election impact on 19th team, Labor wants to use existing Hobart, Launceston stadiums before Macquarie Point build

[ad_1] Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White has left the door open to build the Macquarie Point stadium if elected, but believes the 19th AFL team must first “prove that it works” before investing in the venue. The March 23 election could have a major impact on the future of the Tassie side, which is set … Read more

Tasmanian premier criticised for cost overrun pledge for Macquarie Point AFL stadium amid tense state election, latest news

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[ad_1] A promise from Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff to cap spending on the Macquarie Point AFL stadium, in a bid to cool criticism of the project as the state election campaign begins, has seen critics declare it dead. After calling the early poll for March 23, Liberal leader Rockliff moved to guarantee the state wouldn’t … Read more

Tasmanian state election may determine fate of 19th team, Macquarie Point stadium, early election called, latest news

[ad_1] The future prospects of a Tasmanian AFL team are likely to be decided at the ballot box after the state’s Liberal government called for an early election. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said on Tuesday he will call for an early election due to a standoff with two former Liberals who quit the party to sit … Read more