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Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 9:00am

THE challenge for political parties operating within Tasmania's Hare-Clark system is as much about keeping the campaign peace ... [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 9:00am

WITH one in five Tasmanians still undecided two weeks out from the election, Premier Lara Giddings is hoping ... [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 8:15am

The Liberal Party is yet to say when it will reveal more detail about plans to dismantle the forest peace deal. Forestry policy is one of the main points of difference between the two major [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 7:45am

TASMANIA’S peak tourism body is calling on political parties to boost their commitment to the sector, amid concerns about the future of Qantas services in the state. [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:40am

WITH one in five Tasmanians still undecided two weeks out from the election, Premier Lara Giddings is hoping strong performances in the leaders' debates will boost support for Labor. [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:35am

HAGLEY Farm Primary School would be developed as a centre of excellence for agricultural studies under a  Liberal government. [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:35am

PREMIER Lara Giddings has told Launceston business leaders that  they can trust her not to do another deal with the Greens because her party could not survive the political damage. [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:35am

The Examiner's chief political reporter ROSEMARY BOLGER will cover today's leaders' debate between Premier Lara Giddings and Opposition Leader Will Hodgman, live from the Country Club Casino.  [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:35am

UP to 60 Tasmanian contractors promised four to six years' work on the underground rollout of superfast broadband will demand compensation if they are not given work. [Read more]

Published: Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:35am

LABOR has promised $8.5 million for additional police and community safety programs if re-elected, despite repeatedly pointing to statistics that show crime is at its lowest level in a decade. [Read more]