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Anthony Albanese previously said the stadium will transform a \u2018rubbish dump\u2019 waterfront site. Image \/ Pulse<\/p>\nPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Tasmania\u2019s Legislative Council to approve the Macquarie Point stadium, warning members not to let the project \u201cgo backwards\u201d.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Canberra on Thursday, Albanese made a direct appeal to upper house members ahead of a crucial vote expected next week.<\/p>\n
\u201cI take this opportunity to call upon members of the Legislative Council in Tasmania to vote for the stadium and to vote for Tasmania getting a footy club,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cVote for Tasmanian young people having the opportunity to stay in Tasmania and to dream of playing for the Tassie Devils.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anthony Albanese previously said the stadium will transform a \u2018rubbish dump\u2019 waterfront site. Image \/ Pulse<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have an important task ahead in the coming week and I don\u2019t want to see that go backwards.\u201d<\/p>\n
The $1.13 billion stadium at Macquarie Point is a condition of the AFL granting Tasmania a licence for the Devils\u2019 2028 entry into the competition.<\/p>\n
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The Legislative Council will vote on the stadium next week. Image \/ MPDC<\/p>\n
The Legislative Council has set aside December 3 and 4 for its crucial vote on the project.<\/p>\n
The government needs at least eight votes in the 15-member chamber, with six already secured from Liberal and Labor MPs.<\/p>\n
Four MLCs have confirmed they will vote against the project, leaving the remaining five independents holding the balance of power.<\/p>\n
The House of Assembly approved the stadium order earlier this month, passing it 25 to 9.<\/p>\n
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Concept image of the Macquarie Point stadium and wider precinct, including affordable housing for health workers. Image \/ MPDC<\/p>\n
It was supported by the Liberals, Labor, independent David O\u2019Byrne and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP Carlo Di Falco.<\/p>\n
The federal government has pledged $240 million towards the Macquarie Point precinct.<\/p>\n
Albanese made his remarks while announcing federal environment reforms, noting he had met with Premier Jeremy Rockliff earlier in the week and describing their relationship as \u201cvery good\u201d.<\/p>\n
The upcoming vote will determine whether construction can go ahead, with a tender expected early next year if the project gets the green light.<\/p>\n