The latest outburst from Dean Whinger and his attack puppies reveals Labor’s desperation for a quick headline.
It is a matter for the public record that Spirit IV will be moving temporarily to Scotland due to the impending winter in Finland and while leasing options are explored.
Work on potential leasing and chartering options is being expedited as quickly as possible.
It would be obvious to most that if leasing the ship stacks up financially, it would be a huge waste of taxpayer funds to have brought it to Hobart, only to return overseas.
Should leasing opportunities not prove financially beneficial, we have already said that TT Line will seek a cost-effective medium-term storage option in Tasmania. And, that if this eventuated, we would ensure TasPorts will not charge TT Line to store the vessels.
We are entirely focussed on achieving the best possible outcome for Tasmania and Tasmanian taxpayers.
Labor should stop speaking out of both sides of its mouth: attacking deficits, whilst at the same time criticising opportunities which may provide a better financial return to Tasmanians.
Labor isn’t interested in sorting our spirits and fixing our GBEs, only cheap political smear campaigns.
