Spirit ferries operator set for major restructure under Tasmanian Labor plan
Tasmania's Labor opposition has proposed a major restructure of the TT-Line and TasPorts to improve ferry services and address financial challenges. The plan involves creating a new government entity to take ownership of TT-Line's assets and debt, allowing the company to focus on operations. Labor aims to end the cycle of bailouts and improve infrastructure funding for the Bass Strait.
- ▪Labor's proposed entity would own TT-Line's ships and facilities, along with its $1 billion debt.
- ▪TT-Line would lease back the ferries to maintain its service operations.
- ▪The restructuring aims to eliminate the need for further government bailouts.
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Spirit ferries operator TT-Line, TasPorts, set for major restructure under Tasmanian Labor planBy state political reporter Josh DugganTopic:State and Territory GovernmentTue 26 May 2026 at 3:34pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:34pmTue 26 May 2026 at 3:34pmLabor's yet-to-be-named entity would take ownership of TT-Line's ships, berthing facilities, gantries and terminals, as well as its estimated debt of $1 billion. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)In short:Tasmania's Labor opposition wants to create a new government entity to replace TasPorts, which would also take ownership of TT-Line's assets.TT-Line would then lease back the ferries to continue running a ferry service.Leader Josh Willie says this would allow them to focus on "running a reliable Bass Strait…
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