Calls for new premier to put priority on restoring size of House of Assembly to 35 seats for next election

Adam Holmes
April 8 2022 - 4:30am
The House of Assembly still has 35 physical seats in the chamber, but remains at 25 members. There are calls to restore it to 35 to prevent burnout for ministers. Picture: Phillip Biggs
The House of Assembly still has 35 physical seats in the chamber, but remains at 25 members. There are calls to restore it to 35 to prevent burnout for ministers. Picture: Phillip Biggs

Calls are growing for Jeremy Rockliff to start the process of increasing the size of the House of Assembly from 25 to 35 seats as a matter of priority after he is sworn in as Tasmania's new premier on Friday.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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