Two Tasmanian government-owned businesses were at loggerheads over the rollout of new Spirit of Tasmania vessels, causing long delays and blowouts. Now they might be merged into one entity.
A new berth was meant to be built in Devonport by now, but it will not be finished until 2027.Spirit of Tas mania operator TT-Line and port operator Tas Ports appeared at loggerheads in late 2023 and early 2024 over the new ferry rollout. Now they could be merged.
"One focused entity to ensure that we have a streamlined transport and logistics system in Tasmania, and to ensure that what happened with the Spirits will never happen again." The government also released a document that detailed some of the other proposed governance reforms for government businesses.
Michael Ferguson resigned from cabinet over the Spirits saga. Ministers could be given more power to intervene in the future.Michael Ferguson — who was the shareholder minister for both TT-Line and TasPorts, and ultimately resigned from cabinet — faced criticism for not intervening thoroughly when problems emerged with the Spirit rollout.Mr Rockliff said he was confident that Labor, the Greens and crossbench would support many of the proposals.
The business and farming sector broadly welcomed the governance reforms. However, Labor and at least one independent have questioned the need for the merger.
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