The Tasmanian government has dialled up its pitch for a new stadium ahead of a critical vote, saying the state will suffer immense reputational damage if it isn't built.

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The Liberals, who are unmoved in their support for the $1.13 billion Macquarie Point venue, on Wednesday released their response to a damning state planning commission report.

The commission recommended the stadium not go ahead because its costs outweighed the benefits, it is too big for the site and would impact the area's heritage.

The stadium, which needs to pass a vote of parliament in November to be approved, is a condition of Tasmania entering the AFL and AFLW in 2028

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