Tasmania Government Falls as Speaker Casts Decisive Vote in No-Confidence Motion
Tasmania's Liberal minority government collapsed Thursday when Labor Speaker Michelle O'Byrne used her casting vote to pass a no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff, setting the state on course for its second election in 14 months.
BREAKING: Tasmania Premier Threatens Election Call Over Opposition Motion
Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockcliffe threatened Thursday to call a snap election if an opposition motion passes, escalating a political crisis that could force Tasmanians to the polls.
As the No-Confidence Vote resumes on Thursday, the Tasmanian Premier is likely to lose.
After lawmakers halted debate after more than nine hours of intense discussion, Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff will face the second day of a no-confidence motion Thursday that seems certain to end his tenure and force an early election.
Teal Independent Boele Claims Historic Bradfield Victory After Recount Overturns Liberal Win
Teal independent Nicolette Boele officially won the ultra-tight Sydney seat of Bradfield on Wednesday, defeating Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian by just 26 votes after a comprehensive recount overturned the initial election result.
Australian Economy Signals Cautious Resilience Amid Weather Disruptions
What happened: Australia's GDP crawled forward 0.2% in the March 2025 quarter, reaching 1.3% annual growth, according to fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today.
Australian Workers Win 3.5% Minimum Wage Increase Starting July
The Fair Work Commission announced Tuesday a 3.5% increase to Australia's minimum wage rates, delivering the first real wage growth to the country's lowest-paid workers after four years of declining purchasing power.