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The 2025 Tasmanian Legislative Council periodic election is scheduled to be held in 2025 to elect three members of the Tasmanian Legislative Council. The seats of Montgomery, Nelson and Pembroke will be up for election.[1]
Montgomery[edit]
The seat of Montgomery in northwest Tasmania has been held by Leonie Hiscutt of the Liberal Party since 2013; she announced on 16 May 2024 that she would not seek re-election.[2] Hiscutt's son Casey Hiscutt a Central Coast councillor announced on the same day he would run as an independent and was endorsed by her.[3] The former Senator for Tasmania and President of the Senate Stephen Parry was announced on 15 June 2024 as the Liberal Party candidate.[4]
Nelson[edit]
The seat of Nelson, based in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart, has been held by independent member Meg Webb since 2019.
Pembroke[edit]
The seat of Pembroke, based in the Tasmanian capital of Hobart, has been held by Labor Party member Luke Edmunds since 2022.
References[edit]
- ^ "About Legislative Council elections". Tasmanian Electoral Commission. 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Hiscutt, Leonie (16 May 2024). "Statement from Leonie Hiscutt". Tasmanian Government. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024.
- ^ Flint, Jess (16 May 2024). "Family first: Hiscutt backs son's run but he's coming for the Liberals". The Advocate (Tasmania). Australian Community Media. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Flint, Jess (15 June 2024). "Parry promises 'law and order' as he puts hand up for upper house seat". The Advocate (Tasmania). Australian Community Media. Retrieved 15 June 2024.