The Glenorchy RSL has closed its doors, less than two years after linking its potential closure to state Labor's 2018 election policy to remove poker machines from pubs and clubs.
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In a post on its Facebook page today, the RSL announced the move, after going into voluntary administration.
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"With great sadness ... we wish to inform our members and customers that until further notice, the RSL has closed their doors," the post read.
"We thank you for all your business over the years and wish you all a fantastic future."
It comes after a controversial state election ad in 2018 featuring Glenorchy RSL president John Chivers claiming the club's Anzac Day services would not be able to go ahead if Labor was to implement its policy (which has since been scrapped).
RSL Tasmania president Terry Roe previously labelled the comments "disappointing and inappropriate".
The ad, which was part of the Love Your Local campaign, was later taken down.
According to current data from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, the Glenorchy RSL reported a gross income of $2.2 million - however, it's expenses eclipsed that figure at $2.3 million.
When the Liberals announced their gaming policy in the lead-up to the state election, they did so outside the Glenorchy RSL.