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Tasmanian Legislative Council

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Legislative Council
51st Parliament
Type
Type
History
Founded1825; 201 years ago (1825)
Leadership
Craig Farrell, Labor
since 21 May 2019
Deputy President and Chair of Committees
Ruth Forrest, Independent
since 10 May 2008
Leader of the Government
Tania Rattray, Independent
since 8 August 2025
Leader of Opposition Business
Structure
Seats15
Political groups
Government (4)
  •   Liberal (3)[a]
  •   Independent (1)

Opposition (3)

Crossbench (8)

Length of term
6 years
Elections
Last election
24 May 2025 (periodic)
Next election
2 May 2026
Meeting place
Legislative Council Chamber,
Parliament House, Hobart,
Tasmania, Australia
Website
Tas Legislative Council

Template:Politics of Tasmania The Tasmanian Legislative Council is the upper house of the Parliament of Tasmania.

Electoral divisions

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References

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  1. "Council Members". Parliament of Tasmania. Archived from the original on 5 June 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2025.