UTS chief economist Tim Harcourt has told Sky News Australia three state Labor MPs could side with the Liberal Party to support the controversial AFL stadium.
The AFL has granted Tasmania a license to play as the 19th team in the league, following a $715 million stadium proposal at Hobart's Macquarie Point, with the state to receive $240 million coming in federal funding.
UTS chief economist Tim Harcourt has predicted three state Labor MPs to cross the floor in support of the AFL stadium. Picture: Sky News Australia But Mr Harcourt said it's a"bigger political risk" for Ms White if Tasmania loses its own AFL team - a dream the island state has campaigned for more than two decades.
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