The entire board of TT-Line has today accused Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson and TasPorts of lying to a Parliamentary inquiry.

This appalling new development—just the latest in a long line of disasters with the new Spirits project—is effectively a declaration of war on Michael Ferguson and TasPorts.

The company's Chair, Michael Grainger, said he is looking forward to "setting the record straight" at TT-Line's next appearance before the Public Accounts Committee.

Frankly, Tasmanians shouldn't have to wait that long. If Michael Ferguson or TasPorts have provided misleading evidence to the inquiry, they should correct the record immediately.

The new Spirits project is already five years late, $500 million over budget, and the Liberals' failure to deliver is costing our tourism operators dearly. 

How will the Liberals ever deliver this vital project if they're at war with TT-Line?

Anita Dow MP
Deputy Labor Leader
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure