This election is a choice between a fresh start under a Labor Government, or more of the same from the Liberals.

Today I announce a Winter Labor Government will have both Spirits of Tasmania back in Tasmanian waters by Christmas. 

There will be no mucking around with attempting to lease either one, or keeping them in Scotland at huge cost to taxpayers. 

On Day 1 as Premier, I will direct TT-Line to take all necessary steps to bring both our new Spirits home to Tasmania. Once they are home, they should be fitted out straight away, creating local jobs.

In addition, Labor has today reaffirmed its commitment to the Tasmanian tourism sector by ensuring they are never shut out of key decisions about our Spirits again. We will mandate a dedicated seat on the TT-Line board for a Tasmanian tourism industry representative – selected in consultation with the industry itself.

Jeremy Rockliff knew about the berth delays at Devonport as early as April 2024 but failed to communicate this to the tourism sector for months – leaving operators to invest and plan for a boost in visitors that never came. Tourism Tasmania found out about the delay by watching the television news.

The Rockliff minority government has made a mess of the Spirits project – but Labor is ready to clean it up.

After 11 years of the Liberals, it's time for a fresh start for Tasmania.

Dean Winter MP
Labor Leader

Anita Dow MP
Deputy Labor Leader