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Liberal Freight Policy a Shambles
This afternoon’s Swire announcement is the end of an embarrassing saga for the Liberal Government.
Labor Leader Bryan Green says it’s no wonder the Liberals made the announcement late in the day.
“From start to finish this has been an embarrassment for the Liberals,” Mr Green said.
“From the moment they announced to the world they were willing to pay a private company $33 million it was doomed to fail.
“In the end, the Federal Government has saved the State Government from itself, but not before significant damage has been done to its reputation.
“Rene Hidding has been left with egg on his face.
“The pressure is now on the Liberals to use the $33 million to repair some of the damage they’re doing to Tasmania’s essential services.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader