The Tasmanian premier's department authorised more than $13,000 of taxpayer money to be spent with a local media organisation to promote the budget after the government asked for an election to be held, documents show.
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'It's not been an easy decision': Key independent David O'Byrne delivers support to Liberals
Former Tasmanian Labor-leader-turned-independent MP David O'Byrne will offer confidence and supply to the Rockliff government in a move that could help the Liberal party maintain its hold on power.
First compromises signal the race to form government in Tasmania is on
From logging backflips and racing cuts to a surprise treasurer nomination, the major Tasmanian parties have made their first moves ahead of next week's pivotal no-confidence vote.
Policies ditched, promises made as Tasmania's new political reality takes shape
Crossbenchers who could decide the fate of Tasmania's minority government have give mixed responses to new commitments by the Liberals and Labor.
Labor names respected MLC as pick for treasurer in its bid for government
Long-serving upper house independent Ruth Forrest has been named by Tasmanian Labor leader Dean Winter as his pick for treasurer, if the party forms government.
Tasmania reappointed its premier last week but a new bid to replace the government is imminent
A no-confidence motion, an election and now another no-confidence motion. It's all been happening in Tasmanian politics, now what happens next?
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Abetz in, Barnett out as treasurer in Tasmanian Liberals cabinet shuffle
Eric Abetz takes over as treasurer, while Bridget Archer is given the health portfolio, as Jeremy Rockliff reveals his cabinet picks for Tasmania's next government.
This time Winter eyes government instead of just toppling a leader
Tasmanian politics remains extremely turbulent as Labor leader Dean Winter fights to convince the crossbench to support a fresh no-confidence motion.
Rockliff reappointed but parliament 'to have the final say', governor says
Tasmania's governor reappoints Jeremy Rockliff as premier but says it will be parliament that ultimately decides whether his Liberal minority government survives.
'Basic maths': Greens say Winter has to negotiate if he wants to be premier
With 10 seats, Labor's Dean Winter is still vying for power, but continues refusing discussions with the Greens. Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Jeremy Rockliff says he's about to formally ask the governor to again commission a minority Tasmanian government.
New Tasmanian MP says gun law reform a priority for crossbench deal
Newly elected Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Carlo Di Falco says gun law reform will be one of his bargaining chips when he negotiates support for Tasmania's next government.