Tasmania goes to the polls this weekend in a surprise election called by Liberal Premier Peter Gutwein.

As with most state leaders, he has had a lot of popular support from his response to the pandemic

However the complex Hare-Clark electoral system combined with just 25 seats means that an absolute majority is hard to attain in the Apple Isle.

Senator Nick McKimm, former Tasmanian Greens leader believes a hung parliament could be possible nevertheless.

Produced By: Roderick Chambers

Featured In Story: Senator Nick McKimm, and Dr Kate Cowley Associate Professor of Politics – University of Tasmania

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 27 April 2021