Tasmanian potato farmers have rejected a second pay offer from multinational processor Simplot that would see farmers paid less per kilo than last year. A convoy of dozens of tractors and other heavy machinery converged on the town of Deloraine to protest the offer. Farmers have given a revised counteroffer to Simplot and hope negotiations will continue "in good faith", but planting will need to start soon for the 2026 season. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab

Tasmania has elected a hung parliament as both Labor and Liberal are projected to fall short of forming a majority government. The projected deadlock has put the crossbench in kingmaker position as both Premier Jeremy Rockliff and Labor leader Rebecca White are forced to seek an alliance with the independents or the Greens to form a minority government. | ABC News

15K views · 48 reactions | How do I fill in my ballot paper? How many boxes do I need to number? What happens if I draw pictures on it? With Tasmania leading the country in casting informal votes, here's how to make sure your ballot paper counts on July 19. #ABCNewsTas | ABC Hobart | Facebook