Thousands of Tasmanians have voiced their opposition to a $715 million stadium critical to the state’s entry to the AFL, a day after the project thrust the Rockliff government into minority status.
Liberal MPs Lara Alexander and John Tucker quit the party on Friday, citing concerns over debt and government transparency aroundProtesters during the Stop the Stadium rally in Hobart on Saturday.Those issues were echoed at a protest outside state parliament on Saturday, as thousands rallied with signs including, “Team yes, Stadium No. Tell the AFL where to go!” and “We can’t eat stadiums or submarines”.
“But what should’ve been a unifying moment for Tasmania has been ruined by Jeremy Rockliff’s reckless decision to write a blank cheque for a stadium we don’t need.” “They arrogantly dismissed the concerns, questions and warnings raised by many Tasmanians from all walks of life over this issue,” she said.Under the plan, Tasmania will contribute $375 million for the project, the federal government $240 million, the AFL $15 million, and $85 million will come from “borrowings against land sale or lease for commercial uses”.
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