A total of 167 candidates have nominated for the upcoming state election, a record for Tasmania’s House of Assembly since it was established in 1856.
The significant increase comes after 105 candidates ran in the last state election in 2021.
Current mayor Bec Thomas has been elected to the seat of Elwick
The Liberals have also reached an agreement with Jacqui Lambie Network MPs
New Green MPs include Helen Burnet, Cecily Rosol and Tabatha Badger
Eight candidates are vying for a single seat on Tasman Council
Three times as many vouchers are on offer as last year
Dogs who miss the strict standards take on other support roles instead
