I don’t think this article addresses the elephant in the room:

Yes, Tasmania relies significantly on federal support as part of its state revenue. In the 2025-26 budget, federal government funding is a major component, contributing approximately $2.545 billion to Tasmania’s total revenue of about $9.45 billion, alongside GST revenue of $3.778 billion (which itself is federal revenue distributed to states). This means federal funding and GST together make up nearly two-thirds of the state’s revenue base, underscoring Tasmania’s reliance on federal transfers to fund its services and infrastructure.