Geographical and historical treatment of Tasmania , including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. Dive into Tasmania 's heart with our guide: stunning nature, adventure, and culture await in Australia's island paradise. Tasmania is home to next-level natural beauty and unique cultural sites. Must-see attractions include Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Port Arthur Historic Site, the vibrant Salamanca Market in Hobart, Freycinet National Park with Wineglass Bay, and the colourful Larapuna / Bay of Fires area. Tasmania - Government, Society, Economy: Tasmania ’s constitution, created by the Constitution Act 1854, provides for a bicameral state parliament, with a House of Assembly as its lower house and a Legislative Council as its upper house, the latter a largely nonpartisan body. The system of elections for the House of Assembly is proportional representation by the single transferable vote; for the Legislative Council the preferential system is used. Voting is compulsory for citizens aged 18 ...
