Former RACGP president launches political career

Dr Bastian Seidel has announced his candidacy for a seat in Tasmania's Upper House
Geir O'Rourke
Dr Bastian Seidel.

Former RACGP president Dr Bastian Seidel is running as a Labor candidate for a seat in the Tasmanian state Parliament.

Dr Seidel announced on Tuesday he would stand in the May election for the Tasmanian upper house division of Huon.