Askew Steps Down Shifting Tasmania's Senate

Senator Wendy Askew is stepping down from the Senate with two years left on her term, opening the door for new Liberal contenders and potentially handing One Nation a major opportunity in Tasmania’s next Senate election. Her departure, following a controversial 2022 win over Eric Abetz, could shift power dynamics as voters increasingly prioritize party over individual candidates — a trend analysts say favors One Nation’s surge. With preselection now open and the Liberal’s second seat seen as vulnerable, the upcoming election could reshape Tasmania’s political balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/020f8a2592b64258