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The election outcome has delivered a nuanced balance of power. The Liberals have secured 14 seats, while the Australian Labor Party (Labor) obtained 10 seats, and the Greens managed to win five. Notably, the Shooters, Fishers, and Farmers Party achieved a historic milestone, winning its first-ever seat in Tasmania.
Adding to this complexity, Dr. George Raz, the newly elected independent from Bass, joins a record number of independents in Tasmanian history—five independents in total. This unprecedented presence of independents increases their potential influence on the formation of a government, making these players pivotal in negotiations.