After announcing that his Scottish Spirit charade will continue for another month, Jeremy Rockliff needs to provide a real update to Tasmanians, with real answers.

Who did the Government receive an offer to lease Spirit IV from? Where will the Ships operate from? And for how long? The Tasmanian taxpayers have paid a billion dollars for these ships, and they deserve to know who gets to enjoy them while they’re brand new.

How many hours will Spirit IV have on its clock when Tasmania finally receives a second-hand ferry?

The cost of hiding Spirit IV in Scotland has already soared to more than $1.2 million, how much money will leasing even be able to recoup?

If the Premier is going to give our ships to somebody else, then he should be up front about the warranty arrangements. Have they conducted a risk assessment?

And perhaps the most important question, who will ultimately make the final decision on whether to lease the ships? Jeremy Rockliff? Or TT-Line?

Getting any information about this project from the Liberal government has been like drawing blood from a stone. It’s about time the Government showed some transparency and respected Tasmanians.

Labor has been clear that the best thing to do would be to bring the Spirits home to Tasmania where they belong, so they will be safe, we can complete the local fit out and get them ready for service as soon as possible.

Luke Edmunds MLC
Shadow Minister for Sport
Shadow Minister for Finance