Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to answer a question by Senator Tyrrell. The independent review of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme will seek to ensure the scheme is fit for purpose and delivers for Tasmanians into the future. Commissioning an independent review was a key recommendation of last year's Senate select committee inquiry. The review will consider the committee's further recommendations, including the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme and how to modernise the system to ensure it best serves Tasmanians, including reducing administrative burden for more efficient shipping. As the scheme nears the end of its fifth decade in operation, the Albanese government is commissioning this review to ensure it continues to support Tasmanian businesses into the future. TFES was introduced in 1976 by the Whitlam government.