Tasmania’s New Senator Takes Seat | Australia News

Tasmania’s political landscape just got a major shake-up as Chris Gatenby officially took his seat in the Senate, stepping into the role vacated by Wendy Askew. A seasoned advisor to the Tasmanian Premier and former federal minister Richard Colbeck, Gatenby is now set to lead the Liberal Senate ticket in the 2028 election alongside Sarah Courtney and Jacki Martin. With two other Liberal senators—Jonno Duniam and Wendy Askew—announcing their exits, Gatenby’s appointment signals a fresh direction for Tasmania’s federal representation. Though he narrowly missed winning the Bass seat in 2025, party insiders are confident he’ll bring a results-driven approach to Canberra. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/ae64cb201f505f84