PREMIER Lara Giddings has shrugged off a clean sweep by conservative candidates in the weekend's Upper House elections, saying without Labor candidates the vote was not a forecast for next year's state poll.
Liberal Vanessa Goodwin won Pembroke, independent Jim Wilkinson was returned in Nelson and Liberal Leonie Hiscutt was elected in Montgomery.
Ms Giddings said the result did not necessarily reflect a trend against Labor.
"Labor didn't run candidates in these elections, so it's difficult to draw precise conclusions," she said.
"And, generally, we're seeing conservative candidates elected in traditionally conservative electorates, like Montgomery, which is no surprise.
"However, every election result carries a message, and the Government will continue working hard to create jobs and modernise our economy."
Ms Giddings said while the results favoured conservatives, the poll outcome was wide open, adding Labor would work to winning in its own right.
Liberal Leader Will Hodgman said Labor was on the rocks.
"The message ... is clear. Tasmanians want a change for a brighter future," Mr Hodgman said. "Voters have rejected the failed Labor-Green experiment."
Greens leader Nick McKim said the state was becoming more progressive.
"The result is a clear reflection of changing public attitudes on progressive social issues like marriage equality," Mr McKim said.
"A majority of voters across the three electorates voted in support of marriage equality candidates, showing clearly that Tasmania is becoming more progressive."
Tasmanian Gay and Lesbian Rights Group Campaign co-ordinator Rodney Croome said he was encouraged by the result and held out hope newly elected Upper House members would recognise that most Tasmanians were in favour of marriage law reform.
"I think the people of Nelson have sent a message to Jim Wilkinson to support this bill, and I hope he will at least consider changing his position and allowing this bill to be debated," Mr Croome said.
Liberal Senator Eric Abetz said campaigning by activist group GetUp! for same-sex marriage had not made a difference.
"The election in Tasmania saw the silent majority reject GetUp!'s campaign issues," Senator Abetz said.
But Paul Oosting, from GetUp!, said he was heartened by the increased turnout and said he was confident the electorate had sent a message on marriage equality, the Tasmanian Forest Agreement and the accessibility of candidates.
david.killick@news.com.au
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