National administration of Tasmania's Labor Party branch has ended, as the party prepares for an expected early election
1 year, 1 month ago

National administration of Tasmania's Labor Party branch has ended, as the party prepares for an expected early election

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In short: The Tasmanian ALP branch was placed under the control of the national executive in mid-2022, after a year of internal division. Tasmanian Labor Leader Rebecca White says the end of the administration is a major step forward for the party, as the state prepares for an expected early election. The Tasmanian Labor Party is back in control of its own affairs earlier than expected, after the party's national executive voted to end 18 months of administration. Labor head office takes over Tasmanian branch Photo shows Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White Years of damaging infighting and bitter spats culminate in Labor's Tasmanian branch being effectively taken over by the party's national executive. Leader says party is 'stronger than ever' At the time the administration was put in place, Labor Leader Rebecca White said it was necessary to "rebuild the party".

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Former Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White steps down as state MP to focus on federal tilt in key seat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White steps down as state MP to focus on federal tilt in key seat

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Former Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White has announced she has quit state parliament in a bid to retain the marginal seat of Lyons for Labor in this year's federal election. Rebecca White resigns as state Labor leader after election defeat Photo shows A woman with blonde hair and pink blazer speaks into press microphones After three election defeats, Rebecca White …

Dean Winter wants to be the next Tasmanian Labor leader. Can he fix the party's problems?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dean Winter wants to be the next Tasmanian Labor leader. Can he fix the party's problems?

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Tasmanian Labor leader hopeful Dean Winter says he believes he has the support of his colleagues to take on the top job. While on election night then Labor leader Rebecca White appeared to leave the door open to forming a minority government — given the Liberals would also fall well short of majority — the door was slammed shut the …

EMRS polling shows Labor in dire straits, Liberals struggling, independents up ahead of Tasmanian state election
1 year, 1 month ago

EMRS polling shows Labor in dire straits, Liberals struggling, independents up ahead of Tasmanian state election

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Labor's hopes of forming a majority government would be dashed if Tasmanians vote in line with a new opinion poll, which shows support for the party has slipped further. But, if it's to be believed, the poll doesn't exactly spell "strong majority government" for the Liberal Party either — with its support 10 points lower than at the May 2021 …

Is there hope for Rebecca White's Tasmanian Labor after the O'Byrne scandal?
3 years, 7 months ago

Is there hope for Rebecca White's Tasmanian Labor after the O'Byrne scandal?

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When Tasmania's Parliament resumes next week, former Labor leader David O'Byrne will be sitting on the backbench, no longer under the cloud of ongoing investigation, and presumably hoping for a return to Labor's frontbench is in his not-so-distant future. Mr O'Byrne then apologised, resigned as leader, and was replaced by Rebecca White, all while an independent investigation was carried out …

Rebecca White back in charge of Tasmanian Labor, but twin defeats still haunt
3 years, 8 months ago

Rebecca White back in charge of Tasmanian Labor, but twin defeats still haunt

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Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White said it herself — it's been a strange few weeks. It would seem likely right faction MP Jen Butler — said to have firmly rejected Mr O'Byrne's offer of a demotion in his shadow cabinet — will again pick up a shadow ministry. The left faction's favoured leadership substitute in the longer-term, party president Ben …

Rebecca White returned as Tasmanian Labor leader after David O'Byrne's resignation
3 years, 8 months ago

Rebecca White returned as Tasmanian Labor leader after David O'Byrne's resignation

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The Tasmanian Labor Party has elected former leader Rebecca White to the leadership, following the resignation of David O'Byrne. Key points: Rebecca White has returned to the Labor leadership after being replaced by David O'Byrne after her May 1 election loss Mr O'Byrne announced his resignation as leader at the weekend after apologising over sexual harassment allegations Ms White said …

Shane Broad and Anita Dow likely to seek Tasmanian Labor leadership, but is Rebecca White in the mix?
3 years, 8 months ago

Shane Broad and Anita Dow likely to seek Tasmanian Labor leadership, but is Rebecca White in the mix?

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Who will be Tasmania's next Labor leader? Independent MP Kristie Johnston has criticised members of the Tasmanian Labor Party for supporting former leader David O'Byrne's leadership bid, despite knowing he was facing allegations of sexual harassment. That leaves three likely contenders: recent former leader Rebecca White, current deputy leader and acting opposition leader Anita Dow, and fellow Braddon MP Shane …

Tasmanian Labor leader David O'Byrne says factions will not influence decisions
3 years, 9 months ago

Tasmanian Labor leader David O'Byrne says factions will not influence decisions

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Newly-minted Tasmanian Labor leader David O'Byrne is confident he can unite his party and return it from the political wilderness after three straight election losses. Key points: Former Labor leader Bryan Green says David O'Byrne is the right person to lead the party Mr O'Byrne won 74 per cent of the vote in Tuesday's leadership ballot Political analyst Kate Crowley …

Tasmanian Labor leadership to be decided by a vote of party members
3 years, 10 months ago

Tasmanian Labor leadership to be decided by a vote of party members

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The new leader of the Tasmanian Labor party will be decided by a ballot after two contenders declared their hands for the top job. Key points: Shane Broad entered Parliament in 2018 after a career in science, agriculture and politics Labor's Rebecca White has announced she is standing down as party leader David O'Byrne is considered likely to win the …

Rebecca White stands down as Tasmanian Labor leader, endorses David O'Byrne as successor
3 years, 10 months ago

Rebecca White stands down as Tasmanian Labor leader, endorses David O'Byrne as successor

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Tasmanian Opposition Leader Rebecca White has announced she will not re-contest the Labor leadership. Key points: Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White says changes are needed within the party, which includes the leadership Shadow treasurer David O'Byrne is tipped to step into the role The Labor caucus will meet on Monday She said she had decided to stand down as leader …

Shane Broad flags challenge for Tasmanian Labor's top job if White doesn't stand
3 years, 10 months ago

Shane Broad flags challenge for Tasmanian Labor's top job if White doesn't stand

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Tasmanian Labor MHA Shane Broad says his party needs to change, confirming he will consider running for the party's leadership if Rebecca White decides not to stand. Key points: Newly re-elected Labor MHA Shane Broad said the Labor party 'needs to do better' after losing three consecutive elections Mr Broad said he's 'considering his options' in terms of future Labor …

Tasmanian voters asked to decide between Liberals' COVID management and Labor's health, housing pitch
3 years, 11 months ago

Tasmanian voters asked to decide between Liberals' COVID management and Labor's health, housing pitch

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Two weeks out from the Tasmanian state election, both major parties are gunning their engines, launching their official campaigns and calling for a majority government. Key points: Tasmania's major parties officially launched their campaigns two weeks ahead of election day Liberal leader Peter Gutwein focused on his party's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the state's economic recovery Labor leader …

Labor left denies undermining White, as Winter's freezing out puzzles party faithful
4 years ago

Labor left denies undermining White, as Winter's freezing out puzzles party faithful

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Even some Labor members watched in bewilderment as sections of the party fought to stop popular Kingborough mayor Dean Winter from being pre-selected as a candidate for the southern Tasmanian seat of Franklin. People on the Tasmanian Labor Party's administrative committee have been contacted by not only rank-and-file members but members of the public demanding an explanation as to why …

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