A dominating force of Tasmania's parliamentary history has died.
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Tony Fletcher, the long-serving independent member of Tasmania's Legislative Council passed away on Thursday morning.
Mr Fletcher served in the state's upper house from 1981 to 2005 in the electorate which was known as Russell until 1999 when it was renamed Murchison.
In other news:
Despite being an independent, Mr Fletcher served as the leader of the government in the upper house under both Premiers Robin Gray and Tony Rundle.
He was 85-years-old.
More to come.
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Sandy Powell
Court and crime reporter covering the West and North-West of Tasmania for the Advocate.
Court and crime reporter covering the West and North-West of Tasmania for the Advocate.
