Labor has changed its stance on the proposed stadium for Hobart's Macquarie Point, with new leader Dean Winter throwing his support behind it.
During the recent Tasmanian election, one question came up again and again: Labor kept saying it was the "wrong priority", but chose not to kill it off when given the chance in parliament.
Labor would not say if it would vote against the stadium when it came back to parliament for a final vote, but was still opposed to it on principle. And it has to do with the fact the stadium must pass both houses of parliament — most likely next year — before construction can start. The Macquarie Point Development Corporation could also be preparing updated cost estimates, having engaged a quantity surveyor.If it's proven to be far above budget, or the site faces more challenges than currently known, would Labor still vote it through?
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