Tasmania leaders debate in first forum

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff and opposition leader Rebecca white have outlined their vision for the state after both leaders went head to head in the first forum debate leading up to the March 23 state election. Taking centre of the debate on Tuesday was the Tasmanian AFL Stadium project. Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White said if a Labor government was elected, her government would renegotiate the deal with the AFL. However, Premier Rockliff backed the deal, saying the stadium deal cannot be negotiated. The latest polling by the Australian Institute reveals the Liberals are on track to secure the most votes, however, it may fall short of securing that majority government. Liberals on 37 per cent of the first preference vote, Labor at 23 per cent and the Greens at 13 per cent.