Labor leader Rebecca White has conceded defeat in the Tasmanian election tonight.
In conceding defeat during an address to the tally room, White admitted it was clear tonight that we have fallen short of our goal to win a majority Labor government . A short time ago, I rang Peter Gutwein to congratulate him on his re-election and his impressive personal result, the Opposition Leader said in her speech.
Tasmanian Labor Leader Rebecca White concedes defeat in Tas election(ABC) All around the country we have seen incumbent governments rewarded for their management of COVID-19 and there is no doubt that Peter Gutwein and our public health officials kept our community safe and tonight s result reflects that.
Greens leader turns carnivorous for a democracy sausage on election day01/05/2021|5min
Tasmanian Greens Leader Cassy O Connor told Sky News she admits she needed more protein and has become more carnivorous as she placed her ethical decision to not eat meat on hold in favour of a democracy sausage on election day. Just in the in the interests of disclosure I usually don t eat much meat and that s a climate decision, but also ethical, she told Sky News. Just at the start of this campaign though I really felt like I needed a little bit more protein so I have become slightly more carnivorous but tomorrow I ll be back to my old ways.
The Liberal Party has won a historic third term in Tasmania with ongoing vote counting still to determine if they will govern in majority.
With more than half of the votes counted, the Liberals are expected to win at least 12 seats, one short of a majority in the state s 25-member lower house.
Premier Peter Gutwein has vowed to quit if he is unable to secure a majority meaning another Liberal could lead Tasmania if the government fails to secure a 13th seat.
Mr Gutwein though on Saturday night said he was confident he had secured a majority in state parliament.