Crossbench holds key to power in Tasmania

WHAT THE PLAYERS HAD TO SAY

* "Let's be clear, the Liberal team has clearly gained the most votes this election and the most seats by a large margin.

"It is incumbent upon the new parliament to work together, to put aside our differences, to ensure that we work day-in and day-out for Tasmanians"

Liberal leader Jeremy Rockliff

* "Tasmanians have humbled a premier who called an early election, expecting to be returned in majority

"Whether (Mr Rockliff) can ultimately remain as premier will be up to the members who are ultimately elect it.

"We will wait to see how the dust settles and for the final results to be determined"

Labor leader Rebecca White

* "If (the Liberals) are going to need them and if mine do get in, there is going to be some grovelling done and they are going to now want and so they should."

Senator Jacqui Lambie, whose party has candidates in the mix for cross bench spots

* "(Independents and minorities) need to search their conscience as to whether they want to be denying the majority"

Liberal member for Franklin Eric Abetz

* "The incredible conservation movement (has) stood in defence of the Liberal and Labor party 'attacks on our forests.

"Our message from them that for this campaign is that we need change and change is possible"

Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff

HOW THE SEATS STACK UP AS OF SATURDAY NIGHT

* Liberals 12, Labor 10, Greens two, in doubt 11