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While the political cards are being shuffled, the general populace remains largely disengaged from the immediate maneuvers—yet, their confidence in the government’s stability is waning. Tasmania seems to be operating in a form of political limbo, with no clear government in place and critical infrastructure projects, such as the Marinus Link and a new stadium, still pending.
Many residents note that, at present, the government’s presence feels symbolic rather than substantive. It’s akin to a workplace where the boss doesn’t show up, yet operations continue seamlessly. This sense of an acting government—or perhaps a leadership void—has become the new normal.