Polls have closed in Tasmania as the state decides whether sitting Liberal Premier Peter Gutwein will lead the state for another term, or if Rebecca White has pulled enough votes to take Labor to an unlikely victory.
Calling an election a year ahead of schedule, Mr Gutwein hopes he will be able to cash in on the pandemic-driven success other state premiers have enjoyed had at the ballot box, while Ms White aims for an odds-defying win, or to at least to plunge the Liberals into minority.
If Mr Gutwein is successful in securing a third term, it will be a record-breaking night for the Tasmanian Liberal Party, marking the first time a Liberal government has won three consecutive elections.
Tasmania’s Premier Peter Gutwein. Source: AAP/Mick Tsikas
Tasmanians will head to the polls on Saturday to cast their votes in the state election.
Premier Peter Gutwein is vying for a majority Liberal government, against Labor opposition leader and member for Lyons, Rebecca White.
Both major parties have put forward a raft of new policies as part of their small business plans to boost the economy and win the favour of voters.
SmartCompany has broken down what each party is promising businesses in the state, and what the Tasmanian Small Business Council says will help most.
Liberal’s promises
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