In short:
The Hobart football stadium proposal could turn on the outcome of the election for the northwest Tasmanian upper house seat of Montgomery on Saturday, May 24.
The Liberal government needs more upper house votes to pass special stadium legislation, but three of the five candidates are vocally opposed to the project.
What’s next?
A Tasmanian election analyst says if “anyone other than the Liberals” is elected on the day, it could spell trouble for the government’s plans.