This is insane

I travelled on the Spirit in July and (whoooppeee) as a result I’m now going to get a $3 rebate cheque in the mail.

This is insane.

How much would it cost them to process?

Whether the passenger gets a cheque in the mail or a bank refund (depends how they paid in the first place, I guess) the cost of rebating these tiny amounts is sure to be far greater than the sum involved. TT Line’s finance people have to go to do a whole lot of work, but they are obliged to do it because the carbon price charge that was paid now has to be refunded.

Hydro Tasmania (i.e. the state economy) loses at least $70 million per year as a result of the carbon price being abolished and this $3 petty reward is being touted by Rene Hidding almost as Tasmania’s economic salvation.

This is what I received:

With regards to the Federal Government’s recent decision to repeal the carbon tax, Spirit of Tasmania would like to provide further advice regarding your booking.
As your booking contained a journey that was completed or will be completed after 1 July 2014 it will be necessary for Spirit of Tasmania to provide a refund accordingly.

Please note carbon surcharges were as follows:

• $3.00 per passenger per journey

• $6.00 per passenger vehicle per journey

Processing of refunds will commence from Tuesday 29 July 2014.

Please allow up to Friday 15 August 2014 to be in receipt of your refund prior to making further contact.

Should you have any further questions please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 13 20 10.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation.