The north-eastern Tasmanian division of Apsley has been held by independent member Tania Rattray since 2004.

In the 2016 election, Rattray faced competition from Darren Clark (Labor Party), CEO of the Tasmanian Association of Police and Community Youth Clubs; Brett Hall (Independent), a farmer; and Sophie Haughton (Tasmanian Greens).

[2] The Hobart division of Elwick was held by Adriana Taylor, who won the seat in the 2010 election.

In the 2016 election, Taylor faced competition from Penelope Ann (Tasmanian Greens), a tourism manager; and Josh Willie (Labor Party), a teacher.

[2] Labor's Josh Willie won the seat, defeating the incumbent independent, Adriana Taylor.