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Tas Greens join Labor government

After weeks of political wrangling and uncertainty since the March 20 state elections, a new government has been formed in Tasmania. For the first time in Australia鈥檚 history, the Greens will have ministry positions. The Labor Party and the Greens agreed to a 鈥減ower sharing deal鈥, which offered a ministry for Greens leader Nick McKim and a cabinet secretary position for Greens MP Cassy O鈥機onnor.

Government in damage control over hospital cancellations

David Llewellyn faced a barrage of criticism and no-confidence motions over his handling of the health portfolio when Tasmania鈥檚 parliament resumed on August 23.