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Rockliff has been under increasing pressure over his party’s financial management and plans for a new AFL stadium in Hobart, which must be built if the Tasmania Devils are to be admitted as the AFL’s 19th team as planned in 2028.
The club expressed “great concern” in a social media post on Wednesday morning.
Supplied images project what the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart, Tasmania, will look like.
“The political uncertainty that is currently unfolding in the Tasmanian Parliament is of great concern to Tasmania Football Club,” the club said in a statement.
“Like the rest of the community, we are unsure what will happen today and what the impacts of any actions taken might be. What we do know is that uncertainty presents a serious risk for jobs, investment and growth, and for the future of Tasmania Football Club.
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“Tasmania Football Club remains steadfast on building a club for all Tasmanians. We are also steadfast on staying out of politics. We ask that our political leaders understand the implications of their actions and decisions on the future of our state for all Tasmanians, a future which we know Tasmania Football Club can play a significant part.”
Last week’s Tasmanian state budget predicted debt would more than double to $10.8 billion in four years’ time with deficits each year.
The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, are governing with a minority of just 14 of 35 seats in the lower house.
Labor Opposition Leader Dean Winter on Tuesday tabled a no-confidence motion.
“The deals the premier struck for minority government after the last election have collapsed,” Winter said.
“Three independent members of the crossbench have lost confidence in the premier. [This is] due to his financial mismanagement, his appalling handling of the Spirit of Tasmania project, and his plan to privatise Tasmania’s most precious assets.”
Independents Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston and Jacqui Lambie Network MP Andrew Jenner have indicated they will support the motion.
The Greens, who have five MPs, voiced their support for the no-confidence motion on Wednesday morning, meaning it has the numbers to pass.
If a no-confidence motion against Rockliff was successful, convention dictates he must resign.
The move represents a shift from Labor, which has previously voted with the Liberals to nip no-confidence motions in the bud.
The estimated cost for a new stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils entering the AFL, recently increased from $755 million to $945 million.
The government has previously pledged to cap its contribution to the stadium at $375 million.
Labor supports the project “unconditionally” but the Greens and several crossbench MPs are opposed.
Rockliff said Labor’s motion had been tabled in a nasty and bullying way.
Rockliff’s Liberals were re-elected in March 2024 but suffered a swing of 12 per cent against them.
During the debate on Wednesday, Rockliff said Winter had demonstrated himself to be a “weak leader”.
“You are prepared to jeopardise Tasmania’s future and the stability of this Parliament … projects such as our own AFL and AFLW team and stadium infrastructure right across the state, unlocking that opportunity,” said Rockliff.
Rockliff claimed federal Labor was pulling the strings behind the scenes of Winter’s challenge. The federal government has committed $240 million to the stadium.
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Rockliff has been under increasing pressure over his party’s financial management and plans for a new AFL stadium in Hobart, which must be built if the Tasmania Devils are to be admitted as the AFL’s 19th team as planned in 2028.
The club expressed “great concern” in a social media post on Wednesday morning.
Supplied images project what the proposed AFL stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart, Tasmania, will look like.
“The political uncertainty that is currently unfolding in the Tasmanian Parliament is of great concern to Tasmania Football Club,” the club said in a statement.
“Like the rest of the community, we are unsure what will happen today and what the impacts of any actions taken might be. What we do know is that uncertainty presents a serious risk for jobs, investment and growth, and for the future of Tasmania Football Club.
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“Tasmania Football Club remains steadfast on building a club for all Tasmanians. We are also steadfast on staying out of politics. We ask that our political leaders understand the implications of their actions and decisions on the future of our state for all Tasmanians, a future which we know Tasmania Football Club can play a significant part.”
Last week’s Tasmanian state budget predicted debt would more than double to $10.8 billion in four years’ time with deficits each year.
The Liberals, who have been in power since 2014, are governing with a minority of just 14 of 35 seats in the lower house.
Labor Opposition Leader Dean Winter on Tuesday tabled a no-confidence motion.
“The deals the premier struck for minority government after the last election have collapsed,” Winter said.
“Three independent members of the crossbench have lost confidence in the premier. [This is] due to his financial mismanagement, his appalling handling of the Spirit of Tasmania project, and his plan to privatise Tasmania’s most precious assets.”
Independents Craig Garland and Kristie Johnston and Jacqui Lambie Network MP Andrew Jenner have indicated they will support the motion.
The Greens, who have five MPs, voiced their support for the no-confidence motion on Wednesday morning, meaning it has the numbers to pass.
If a no-confidence motion against Rockliff was successful, convention dictates he must resign.
The move represents a shift from Labor, which has previously voted with the Liberals to nip no-confidence motions in the bud.
The estimated cost for a new stadium, a condition of the Tasmania Devils entering the AFL, recently increased from $755 million to $945 million.
The government has previously pledged to cap its contribution to the stadium at $375 million.
Labor supports the project “unconditionally” but the Greens and several crossbench MPs are opposed.
Rockliff said Labor’s motion had been tabled in a nasty and bullying way.
Rockliff’s Liberals were re-elected in March 2024 but suffered a swing of 12 per cent against them.
During the debate on Wednesday, Rockliff said Winter had demonstrated himself to be a “weak leader”.
“You are prepared to jeopardise Tasmania’s future and the stability of this Parliament … projects such as our own AFL and AFLW team and stadium infrastructure right across the state, unlocking that opportunity,” said Rockliff.
Rockliff claimed federal Labor was pulling the strings behind the scenes of Winter’s challenge. The federal government has committed $240 million to the stadium.
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