The two largest political parties are the Liberal and Labor parties. The Liberal party is more conservative, generally in favour of smaller government and free enterprise.

The Labor party has a more socialist leaning, inclined toward the government providing services as opposed to private enterprise contracting, and in favour of workers rights.

The Tasmanian Greens are the third major party in Tasmania. Their origin lies in environmental activism; they favour promotion of small business and the tourism industry at the expense of resource-consuming big businesses. They also have a more leftist social agenda.

[Back to Tasmanian Government questions]

Last reviewed 2006-08-05 17:39:54