After years of controversy, arguments and two state elections, whether Tasmania will build an AFL stadium at Macquarie Point comes down to a debate and vote in the Legislative Council from December 3. If it goes ahead, it would be one of the biggest infrastructure projects in the state’s history and realise Tasmania’s long-held dream: an AFL team of one’s own. But the price tag is high. Does the economic potential justify the cost?
Crikey has already outlined the position of the eight independent MLCs who will vote next month. In this instalment of Paint by Numbers, we break down the figures they’ve been asked to approve.