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‘Sorry’ MP in Tears as Tasmania Makes Final Call on AFL Stadium
The 23,000-seat stadium is crucial for Tasmania's AFL team bid but faces community division over its $1.13 billion cost and location, with debate ongoing in parliament.
- On Wednesday, Tasmania's parliament gave the Macquarie Point stadium the green light, paving the way for the Tasmania Devils AFL team to enter the national competition.
- The 23,000-seat roofed venue is required for Tasmania to join the AFL, with pro- and anti-stadium rallies in Hobart on November 23 and November 30, 2025 highlighting community division.
- Bec Thomas, Tania Rattray, and Casey Hiscutt declared support, providing the eight votes after Thomas negotiated a deal with the Tasmanian government that capped the contribution at $1130 million.
- The Tasmania Devils AFL team is scheduled to join the AFL in 2028 and the AFLW in 2029, with the stadium meant to be finished for the 2029 men's season.
- Critics cited the $1.13 billion cost and traffic issues in opposing the project, while Launceston resident Edwina Tonna warned, `I'm just concerned about it going ahead with the debt Tassie is in at the moment`, Ms Tonna said.
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