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Tasmanian election called for July 19, but both Liberals and Labor hamstrung on key issues • June 14, 2025, 8:39 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
John Tucker, Andrew Jenner to seek preselection to run as National Party candidates in the Tasmanian state election • June 14, 2025, 5:21 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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Also Known As Van Diemen’s Land
Capital Hobart
Population (2021) 557,571
Date Of Admission 1901
State Bird none
State Flower Tasmanian blue gum
Seats In Federal House Of Representatives 5 (of 151)
Time Zone Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 10)
Premier Jeremy Rockliff (Liberal Party)
Total Area1 (Sq Km) 68,401
Total Area1 (Sq Mi) 26,410
1Mainland and island areas only; excludes coastal water.

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