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an economist argues the case for a Tasmanian AFL team – and new stadium

Written by Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney

The Australian Football League’s announcement of a Tasmanian football club – likely to be called the Tassie Devils – is now a formality, after the federal goverment’s pledge of A$240 million to a new stadium and precinct in Hobart.

A new stadium is the last of 11 AFL requirements for a Tasmanian club to become the...

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