Tasmanian independent MP responds to Stop the Stadium Rally

Ms Alexander and fellow backbencher John Tucker sensationally quit the party on Friday to sit on the crossbench, claiming the move was largely in opposition to the government's current direction and plan to build a $715 million stadium on Hobart's waterfront.

Rally organisers estimated that about 6000 people attended the protest which heard from a number of federal, state and local government politicians who were against the project.

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Ms Alexander on Sunday said if she had any doubts about her decision to go independent, it had been vindicated by the turnout to the rally.

"The proposed, shady deal to build a stadium in Hobart has sharply divided the community," she said.

"It is not often that I agree with Tasmanian Labor and the Greens, but if we are going to spend upwards of one billion dollars of taxpayer's money, it should be allocated to essential services such as health and priorities like housing."

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Ms Alexander said the Liberals had failed in its responsbility to be transparent with Tasmanians and ensure their voices were heard.

"If the AFL stadium deal has caused political turmoil, the Premier has no one to blame but himself," she said.

"He has refused to share details of the contracts he signed with the AFL with his parliamentary colleagues, the parliament and the community.

"There is zero transparency or accountability in his decision-making process.

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"As a result, the Premier must understand that the government's actions have consequences."

Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson on Sunday said the government respected different points of view on large projects.

"We'll continue to work through the process, as is proper, but we're determined to get on with it on the basis that we have significant federal funding," he said.

Mr Ferguson said the Liberals were not plotting an early election now it was a minority government following the resignations of Mrs Alexander and Mr Tucker.

"It's good that they have made it clear that they're not going to try to do anything silly, disrupt the government to take away supply or confidence, which is the key element of ongoing stability," he said.

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